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Harissa Grilled Cheese

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Give your favorite sandwich a spicy twist with Harissa Grilled Cheese! A green harissa sauce pairs perfectly with our uber Creamy Havarti. For extra spice, swap in Jalapeño Havarti instead.

By: Jeanine Donofrio, Love and Lemons

Ingredients

  • 2 Anaheim peppers
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 3/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup pepitas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 (6-oz) Roth Creamy Havarti or Jalapeño Havarti cheese, shredded
  • 1 bunch spinach leaves

Method

  1. Roast peppers by charring them whole over a gas burner or under a broiler until the skin is blackened all over. Remove from heat and place in an airtight container for 10 minutes. Peel and remove the loose skin. Slice off the stem, then remove the membranes and seeds.
  2. Place roasted peppers, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, salt, honey, cilantro, pepitas, and a few grinds of black pepper into a food processor. Pulse until combined into a harissa mixture. Add olive oil and process until smooth. Add salt to taste.
  3. Spread harissa mixture onto bread slices. Top with spinach leaves and shredded Havarti cheese.
  4. Grill both sides in a frying pan on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.