Best Grilled Bread With Arugula Goat Cheese Olives And Onions Recipes

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GRILLED GOAT CHEESE & ARUGULA SANDWICHES



Grilled Goat Cheese & Arugula Sandwiches image

To create a more "grown-up" grilled cheese sandwich, I threw in tangy goat cheese and peppery arugula. I enjoy a similar combination on pizza, and it worked here, too! -Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sun-dried tomato pesto
8 slices sourdough bread
1-1/2 cups roasted sweet red peppers, drained and patted dry
8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 cup fresh arugula
1/4 cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Spread pesto over four slices of bread. Layer with peppers, mozzarella cheese, goat cheese and arugula; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., In a large skillet, toast sandwiches over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

GRILLED BREAD TOPPED WITH ARUGULA, GOAT CHEESE, OLIVES AND ONIONS



Grilled Bread Topped with Arugula, Goat Cheese, Olives and Onions image

Categories     Leafy Green     Olive     Onion     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Goat Cheese     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
6 teaspoons grated orange peel
9 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons orange juice
2 small red onions (about 1 pound), sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
12 4 x 2 1/2 x 1/3-inch diagonal slices sourdough baguette
4 cups fresh arugula leaves, trimmed
3/4 cup Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives (about 5 ounces), pitted, halved

Steps:

  • Mix cheese and 4 teaspoons peel in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk 6 tablespoons oil, orange juice and 2 teaspoons orange peel in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass dish. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Add onions; turn to coat. Using metal spatula, transfer onions to grill and cook until tender and golden, turning occasionally and keeping onions intact, about 10 minutes. Return onions to dressing in dish; turn to coat. Set aside.
  • Brush remaining 3 tablespoons oil over bread. Grill until bread is golden, about 2 minutes per side. Spread cheese mixture over warm bread.
  • Add arugula to dressing; toss to coat. Top cheese bread with arugula, onions and olives.

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