Italian Grilled Cheese

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while provolone is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option while grana padano is usually cheaper than parmesan.

Combine Basil, Olive Oil, Parmesan, Garlic, Almonds, and a pinch of Salt in a Blender to create Pesto. Whiz until pureed.

Brush Olive Oil lightly on one side of each slice of bread.

Spread Pesto on the opposite side of both slices.

Layer Sliced Mozzarella on one side of bread, covering the entire surface.

Top with Tomatoes, and season with a sprinkling of salt.

Lastly, add Arugula, and top with the other slice of bread.

Place in a hot Indoor Grill/Panini Press/Pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until bread is golden and toasted, and cheese has melted.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens