Vegan Green Goddess Griller
The Grill Cheese that holds a piece of my heart…
I’ve always loved grilled cheeses growing up. But now that I’m a little older (and a lot wiser) I know that stuffing my face with cheese is probably not the best idea. This sandwich is Abso-freakin-lutely Amazing. I’m not just saying that because I made it either. I mean, look at it! Secret ingredient? Pesto!
I am a true Pesto lover. Throw it in a macaroni salad, a pasta dish and you got me hooked. It’s just one of those things I can’t get enough of. So if you are a true pesto lover as I am then this sandwich will perhaps have you in oooh la la land for a bit. Trust me, it happens. It’s no ordinary sandwich I can tell you that.
Let’s talk Basil for a minute…
Basil is known for its anti-stress, anti-aging, anti fungal, antibacterial, antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties. This herb is part of the mint family and has been known for its medicinal purposes for thousands and thousands of years. Studies have shown that this herb adapts in the body and helps in areas that need it the most making it an adaptogen. In Hinduism basil is known as “Mother Medicine of Nature”, Whoa. It has high levels of beta-carotene (Vitamin A) and is loaded with Vitamin K which is known to strengthen bones. The minerals found in Basil are magnesium, potassium, copper and is an excellent source of iron and calcium. Just two tablespoons a day is what it takes to benefit from what this beautiful plant has to offer.
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- spelt bread
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 c spinach
- vegan cheese such as Daiya
- 1-2 tbsp coconut butter
- [b]Pesto[/b]
- 1/3 c basil, chopped
- 1/4 c pine nuts
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- 1 c kale, chopped
- 1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
- salt/pepper to taste
- To make pesto add all ingredients to a blender and run until combined.
- Spread pesto sauce on both slices of bread.
- On one slice of bread add cheese, avocado and spinach.
- Top with the other piece of bread pressing it gently together.
- In a small fry pan heat up coconut butter.
- Cook sandwich on both sides for 4-5 minutes or until golden.
- Cut in half or in fours.
- Enjoy!
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To be quite honest, you do say, “To make pesto add all ingredients to a blender and run until combined.” So you didn’t specify. It would be a good gesture to take in to consideration other’s questions, especially when multiple people ask the same thing. My question was if you used fresh or cooked spinach?
Hi Kimberly,
I used fresh spinach for this recipe. Enjoy!
There’s nothung that says what goes into the pesto- it just says the ingredients and says add all ingredients into the blender which I assume is everything but the avocado spinach bread and cheese? It looks delicious though but not sure exactly about the pesto?
Hi Marissa, the ingredients for the pesto you just put into a blender or processor and let it run until the ingredients are combined. You then smear the pesto on the bread slices, exactly how you would say a vegan mayo or avocado. Hope this helps! Xx
Im not a vegan at all BUT Im going to start incorporating these recipes into mine and hubbys meals and who knows where it will take us?!?! All the food looks delicious! thank you!
DeeDee, Thank you so so much! The more veggies the better!! Xx😊
How do you what goes in the pesto and what is for the sandwich? The recipe says put everything but the bread in the blender? am I missing something?
Hi Amy,
The recipe gives all ingredients to make the pesto and says to add all pesto ingredients to the blender and run until combined. It doesn’t say put everything into the blender except bread. I’m not sure where you’re reading that from. After you make the pesto, you spread it across both sides of bread.
Let me know if this was helpful.
OMG this looks ridiculously amazing! I”m at work and am starving? Do you deliver by chance, hahaha
This sammie is definitely happening this weekend!!
Hi Shanni!
Thank you so much, it is as good as it looks I promise =). and if I did deliver I would send one to ya asap. LOL Xx
Just made this for me and my mom. She would have added a home grow tomato slice, otherwise I got a 9 on a scale of 10. Will make this more and more. Thanks for sharing!
Lisa that is so awesome to hear thank you so much! The tomato slice does sound like a great idea I will add it to my sandwich next time I make it! =)
Just made this for lunch and it is ridiculous – so good!! Glad I made extra pesto because I may be eating this exclusively for a few days – hahaha
Hahaha that’s what I like to hear Angela! I’m so glad you’re enjoying it! I make those pretty much in bulk for the family because it’s hard to have just one! So I have one and a half LOL just kidding (or maybe?) Xo =)
Hey, looks delicious! Just one thing – vitamin K is actually used to ‘increase’ blood clotting so to speak ie. it’s important in the natural process of stopping you bleeding! So people who are taking anticoagulants need to avoid too much as otherwise it will nullify the effects of the tablet, but it’s also used if someone has been given too much anticoagulant to get it back to normal etc. < Not that any of this is important to the deliciousness of your recipe, just thought I'd mention it. Cheers.
Depends on the anticoagulant. If someone is taking warfarin/coumadin then yes, they have to be careful about foods high in vitamin K. But if someone is taking one of the newer generation anticoagulants then vitamin K consumption is not an issue. They can eat their greens and not worry!!
Can’t wait to try the sandwich! Looks and sounds delicious!!
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