Tuscan Grilled Cheese

Tuscan Grilled Cheese
Tuscan Grilled Cheese
Pick up grilled zucchini and fresh figs from a specialty market to round out the meal.
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  • Served Person: Makes 2 servings
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  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons garlic-flavored olive oil
  • Carbohydrate 38 g(13%)
  • Cholesterol 45 mg(15%)
  • Fat 36 g(56%)
  • Fiber 4 g(16%)
  • Protein 21 g(41%)
  • Saturated Fat 11 g(55%)
  • Sodium 941 mg(39%)
  • Calories 544

Preparation Brush 1 side of each bread slice lightly with oil, using about 1 tablespoon total. On 2 slices, arrange half of cheese, then tomato, basil, and remaining cheese. Top with remaining bread slices, oil side down. Brush tops of sandwiches with about 1 tablespoon of remaining oil. Heat medium skillet or range-top grill pan over medium heat. Place sandwiches, oil side down, in skillet. Brush tops with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cook until sandwiches are golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted, turning once, about 5 minutes per side. Toss arugula with vinaigrette and divide between 2 plates. Cut sandwiches in half or quarters and arrange around arugula. Serve.

Preparation Brush 1 side of each bread slice lightly with oil, using about 1 tablespoon total. On 2 slices, arrange half of cheese, then tomato, basil, and remaining cheese. Top with remaining bread slices, oil side down. Brush tops of sandwiches with about 1 tablespoon of remaining oil. Heat medium skillet or range-top grill pan over medium heat. Place sandwiches, oil side down, in skillet. Brush tops with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cook until sandwiches are golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted, turning once, about 5 minutes per side. Toss arugula with vinaigrette and divide between 2 plates. Cut sandwiches in half or quarters and arrange around arugula. Serve.