Veggie Grilled Cheese (Balsamic Roasted Broccoli, Red Peppers, etc.)

Name: Veggie Grilled Cheese (Balsamic Roasted Broccoli, Red Peppers, etc.)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound broccoli, or 8 ounces broccoli florets; 1 red bell pepper; 1 small yellow onion; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, optional; ¼ teaspoon salt; Pinch red pepper flakes (optional); Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 8 slices quality whole grain bread, preferably sourdough; 8 ounces shredded cheese, gruyere, cheddar, etc.; 1 to 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon butter

6 steps

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:19:11 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Nutrition per serving

Calories1439.5 kcal (72%)

Total Fat116.7 g (167%)

Carbs43.6 g (17%)

Sugars18.3 g (20%)

Protein61.7 g (123%)

Sodium2225.1 mg (111%)

Fiber10.9 g (39%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

1 poundbroccoli

2 tablespoonsolive oil

2 tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar

2 tablespoonssherry vinegar

optional

¼ teaspoonsalt

red pepper flakes

optional

freshly ground black pepper

to taste

8 sliceswhole grain bread

quality, preferably sourdough

8 ouncesshredded cheese

gruyere, cheddar, etc

1 teaspoonsdijon mustard

1 tablespoonbutter

Instructions

Step 1

Wash and slice all ingredients. Coat veggies in olive oil, salt, red pepper flakes, pepper, balsamic vinegar, and optional sherry, then either roast at 425 degrees or saute them, until tender and deeply caramelized (~20 minutes).

Step 2

To prepare your sandwiches, spread a very thin layer of Dijon mustard on one slice of bread. Top with shredded cheese, and roasted veggies, then more cheese, and top with the second bread slice.

Step 3

To cook your sandwiches, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of butter, and let it melt.

Step 4

Carefully place sandwiches in the pan, and cover with a lid until the cheese melts. Cook until the bottom is melted, then add more butter and flip your sandwiches.

Step 5

Feel free to use any other vegetables in this recipe however, and serve with roasted tomato and red pepper soup, or a simple green salad.

Step 6

OPTIONAL Lemon Herb Marinate for Veggies instead: Mix 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup fresh minced herbs (basil, thyme, parsley), 1 1/2 tsp dijon, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, plus optional additions of pinch of cayenne, 1 tbsp soy sauce, or minced garlic.