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Pimento Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Blueberry Balsamic Spinach Salad
2 Serving Lunch

Pimento Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

with Blueberry Balsamic Spinach Salad

Pimento cheese is a tangy and creamy spread from the American South, flavored by vibrant piquanté peppers. A sweet, earthy salad with blueberries and walnuts complements these sandwiches for a protein-packed dinner.

Tags: <600 Calories Chef's Choice Less Prep
SERVINGS
PREP & COOK TIME
10 min
CALORIES
580
FAT
25g
CARBOHYDRATES
74g
PROTEIN
13g

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INGREDIENTS

  1. 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  2. 1/2 tbsp agave
  3. 1/4 cup dried blueberries
  4. 1.5 oz red piquanté peppers, drained and minced
  5. 2 oz vegan cheddar
  6. 2 oz vegan cream cheese
  7. 6 tbsp romesco sauce
  8. 4 slices of sourdough bread
  9. 4 oz teen spinach (divided)
  10. 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
  11. 2 tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil*
  12. Salt*
  13. Pepper*
  14. *Not included
  15. For full ingredient list, see Nutrition.
Allergens: soy, tree nuts (walnut), wheat
Tools: Large nonstick skillet
SERVINGS
PREP & COOK TIME
10 min
CALORIES
580
FAT
25g
CARBOHYDRATES
74g
PROTEIN
13g

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INSTRUCTIONS

1
Make the blueberry balsamic vinaigrette

Whisk together vinegar, agave, 2 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in large bowl. Stir in dried blueberries and set aside.

2
Make the pimento cheese

Stir together piquanté peppers, cheddar, cream cheese, and romesco in medium bowl.

3
Build the sandwiches

Lay 2 slices sourdough on clean work surface and divide pimento cheese between slices. Add some spinach and gently close sandwiches.

4
Cook the sandwiches

Heat 1 tsp olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sandwiches and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

5
Assemble the salad and serve

Add remaining spinach, walnuts, and a pinch of salt and pepper to bowl with vinaigrette. Cut sandwiches in half and serve with salad.

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