Vegan Green Goddess Grilled Cheese

4.78 from 9 votes

Vegan Green Goddess Grilled Cheese

This Vegan Green Goddess Grilled Cheese is an epic stacked vegan grilled cheese with layers of vegan cheese, pesto, avocado, greens, pickled jalapeños, and sprouts.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Nisha Vora

Ingredients

2 handfuls of baby kale or baby spinach
2-3 tablespoons vegan butter (I used Earth Balance)
4 slices of rustic hearty bread
3-4 tablespoons Vegan Pesto
10 pickled or roasted jalapeño slices
4 slices of vegan cheese
2 tablespoons shredded vegan cheese (optional)
1/2 ripe avocado, sliced thinly
1/2 cup micro greens or broccoli sprouts

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of vegan butter (or olive oil) and sauté the baby kale or baby spinach with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes until wilted. Set aside.
For one sandwich, place one slice of bread on a cutting board or plate. Top the bread with 2 slices of vegan cheese and shredded cheese if using, followed by half of the avocado, half of the jalapeño slices, half of the sautéed kale, and half of the sprouts or micro greens.
Take another slice of bread and spread with 1-2 tablespoons of pesto. Place that slice on top of the sandwich fillings, with the pesto side facing down on top of the sandwich fillings.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of vegan butter. Once it has melted, add the prepared sandwich.
Use a spatula to press down on the grilled cheese for 10 seconds, and then cover the skillet with a lid to help melt the cheese. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom of the sandwich has a golden crust. Add additional vegan butter to the pan if necessary to help the second side obtain a golden crust. Flip the sandwich and press down on the sandwich again and repeat the process.
Once the second side of the sandwich is golden, transfer sandwich to a cutting board and slice in half or quarters. Repeat with the remaining ingredients and two slices of bread for a second grilled cheese.

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