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Brussels Sprouts Grilled Cheese
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with melted cheese is the perfect sandwich
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Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
18
minutes
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Total Time
28
minutes
mins
Course
Lunch
Cuisine
American
Servings
6
servings
Calories
121
kcal
Ingredients
1x
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6
slices
Bread
I used Sara Lee 45 Calories and Delightful Healthy Multi-Grain Bread
1.5
cup
Brussels Sprouts
1/2
red onion
1/2
cup
Pickled Bell Peppers
Divide them into 2 portions
1/4
cup
Spanish Olives
Optional
1
block
Pepper Jack Cheese
2
tsp
Sea Salt
or to taste
1
tsp
Black Pepper
Freshly Ground
1
tsp
Cumin Powder
Optional
3
tsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Cooking Spray
Instructions
Cut the onions Julienne style
Chop the Brussels Sprouts into quarters
Heat a medium sized pan
Add the olive oil and let it heat at medium heat for about 30 seconds
Add the onions and allow to caramelize
Add the Brussels Sprouts and let them roast until slightly brown
Add 1 of the portions of Pickled Bell Peppers and saute the mixture for about 30 seconds more
Add the salt, pepper and cumin powder. Stir well
Remove the mixture from heat and transfer to a bowl
Shred the pepper jack cheese
Take the same pan and heat it at medium heat
First, add 2 slices of bread side by side. The pan should already have enough oil, but, use cooking spray if needed.
Start layering with the Brussels Sprouts Mixture
Top with the shredded cheese
Add the Pickled Bell Pepper as needed on each of the grilled cheeses
Using the cooking spray, spray two more slices of bread and place it on top
Place weights on the grilled cheese
After about 90 seconds, flip the grilled cheese and cook the other side. You can use the weights again, if you like
Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition Info is approximate
Nutrition
Calories:
121
kcal
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