Description
A vibrant grilled sandwich featuring sweet roasted carrots and a zesty carrot green pesto. Perfect for a light lunch or a unique dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 bunch carrots with greens
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 small lime juice
- 150 g (5 oz) Cheddar, cut into thin slices
- 4-6 slices of sourdough bread
- butter
- salt, pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Remove carrot greens and set aside.
- Place carrots on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until brown.
- Transfer carrot greens to a food processor, add olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic; pulse until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread butter, then pesto on one side of each bread slice.
- Layer with cheese slices and a few grilled carrots.
- Top with another layer of cheese and the other bread slice.
- Grill sandwiches in a hot non-stick pan until golden brown on each side.
Notes
- To intensify the carrot flavor, roast them until slightly caramelized, even beyond 25 minutes if needed.
- If you don’t have sourdough, use any sturdy bread that can hold up to the grilled pesto and carrots.
- For a richer pesto, add a tablespoon of toasted pine nuts or walnuts to the food processor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 30