Monday, April 18, 2011

Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwich (with Avocado and Tomato)



It's the best I've found yet! "Daiya" cheese is better than "Follow your Heart" in my opinion

6 slices of bread (whole wheat or whole grain is best)
Earth Balance Butter
Daiya Cheddar Shreds
1 tomato
1 avocado
1 jalapeno pepper
Veganaise
Salt and pepper, to taste

Cut off the stem off Jalapeno and then slice the pepper down the center to the tip. Remove the seeds and membranes. Cook the pepper in one cup of boiling water for 2 -3 minutes. Immediately drain and rinse in cold water. Drain and dry it off with a paper towel. Slice into small pieces and set aside.

Slice tomato and avocado into thin slices. Set aside.

Butter one side of each slice of bread with Earth Balance. Melt butter on a griddle or large pan. Over medium heat place the bread in the pan, buttered side down. Spread Daiya Cheddar Shreds over three of the six slices. Put a lid on top and watch CAREFULLY so your bread doesn't burn. Once your bread has reached a golden brown color remove it from the heat. Place the slices with the cheese on it onto a plate.

(The microwave step is optional; if your not anti micro like me than just do it, as it's easier. Although putting a lid on the top of griddle does the job just as well, you just have to watch carefully) Microwave the bread 15-20 seconds per slice (depending on your microwave) until the cheese is melted. Arrange each sandwich by piling on the tomato, avocado and peppers. Salt and pepper to taste. Microwave each assembled sandwich for about 10-15 seconds to warm the sandwich up. Remove the top slice and spread some Veganaise.

Slice in half and enjoy immediately.