Grilled Cheese Curd Panzanella

Name: Grilled Cheese Curd Panzanella
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 340 grams hearty bread (ciabatta works well), sliced into 1-inch thick slices; 113 grams cheese curd, cut into 1-inch cubes; 6 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil, divided; 12 fresh basil leaves, chopped; 1 teaspoon medium clove garlic, minced (about; 907 grams heirloom tomatoes, stemmed, roughly chopped; 4 servings Kosher salt; 2 Tbsps red wine vinegar

Grilled Cheese Curd Panzanella might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 570 calories, 18g of protein, and 33g of fat each. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. It works well as a reasonably priced side dish for The Fourth Of July. Head to the store and pick up basil leaves, cheese curd, kosher salt, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, red wine vinegar, garlic, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 4 tablespoons of the olive oil. Stir well and set aside.

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Red Wine Vinegar

Olive Oil

Tomato

Garlic

Basil

Salt

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Bowl

Set a grill pan over medium-high heat.

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Grill Pan

Brush the slices of bread with a tablespoon of the oil. Cook, flipping occasionally, until grill marks appear and the bread is crisp. Set bread aside on a cutting board to cool for a minute.

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Bread

Cooking Oil

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Cutting Board

Grill

Meanwhile, reduce the heat on the grill pan to medium-low. Wait a minute or two for it to cool down, and then brush with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.

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Olive Oil

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Grill Pan

Add the curds and cook until they are browned and crisp on the bottom, but not completely melted on top. When done, use a fork and carefully remove the curds from the grill pan and set aside on a plate.

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Grill Pan

Chop the bread slices into 1-inch cubes and toss well with the tomatoes. Season the mixture with more salt if needed. Divide the panzanella between four large bowls and garnish with the grilled cheese curds.

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Cheese Curds