Sandwiches

Sharp Cheddar, Spinach, and Apple Grilled Cheese with Balsamic and Pecans

Recipe:

1 gala apple; sliced whole
1 small handful of spinach leaves
1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
2-3 pieces of sliced white sharp cheddar
1 small handful pecans
2 pieces whole wheat bread
spray butter

1. Heat panini press over low-medium and spray pan with non-stick spray
2. Use spray butter or typical butter and spread onto bread
3. Place 1 piece of bread butter side down on panini press and build sandwich with the remaining ingredients. Top with additional piece of bread with butter side facing out. 
4. Pull other side of panini press on top of sandwich and cook for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted. 

Black Bean Burger

Recipe:

2 cups cooked black beans (you could also used canned black beans)

1/3 c finely ground cashews (almost flour like in texture

1 egg and 1 egg white

3/4 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp cilantro

1 tsp garlic powder

1/4 cup mixed shallots, garlic, and onion

1 1/2 tsp lemon juice

1 tbsp olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

1. Combine 3/4 beans, cashews, egg, egg white, shallot mixture, and seasonings to food processor and process until evenly combined. 

2. Add in remaining black beans and pulse until just combined. 

3. Heat large skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil. 

4. Form mixture into patties and cook about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

5. Remove from heat and let cool before freezing.

* if mixture is too crumbly add water 

* to cook once frozen: put on lined baking sheet and bake on 350 for approximately 8-10 minutes or until cooked through