Grilled Gruyère and Olive Tapenade Sandwiches

Health score
47%
Grilled Gruyère and Olive Tapenade Sandwiches
20 min.
4
280kcal

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If you're searching for a delightful and satisfying lunch or dinner option, look no further than these Grilled Gruyère and Olive Tapenade Sandwiches. Bursting with flavor and ready in just 20 minutes, this sandwich combines the rich, nutty taste of Gruyère cheese with the briny zing of kalamata olives, creating a deliciously tempting meal that will leave your taste buds tingling.

The secret to this sandwich lies in the homemade olive tapenade, which is a mix of sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and a hint of garlic. This savory spread not only enhances the flavor of the sandwich but also packs each bite with mouthwatering goodness. Layered between hearty slices of multigrain bread, it transforms everyday ingredients into something extraordinary.

Whether you’re looking for a quick weekday lunch or a fancy dinner to impress your guests, these sandwiches are versatile and captivating. Serve them alongside a fresh salad or your favorite soup for a complete meal. With a caloric breakdown that keeps you satisfied without the guilt, you can indulge in this scrumptious creation knowing you're treating yourself well. Grab your frying pan and let’s dive into this delicious culinary adventure!

Ingredients

  •  garlic cloves 
  • ounces gruyère cheese shaved
  • 12  kalamata olives pitted
  • ounce multigrain bread 
  • 8.5 ounce oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 
  • ounce parmigiano-reggiano cheese grated
  • inch tomatoes 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Remove 4 sun-dried tomatoes and 2 tablespoons oil from jar. Reserve remaining tomatoes and oil for another use. Set 1 tablespoon oil aside.
  2. Combine tomatoes, 1 tablespoon oil, olives, and garlic in a mini food processor; process until mostly smooth, scraping sides of bowl once.
  3. Brush one side of each bread slice with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  4. Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons olive mixture on each of 4 bread slices, oil side down. Top each bread slice with 1 tablespoon cheese, 2 tomato slices, and 1/2 ounce Gruyre. Top each with remaining 4 bread slices, oil side up.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add sandwiches to pan.
  7. Place a cast-iron or other heavy skillet on top of sandwiches; press gently to flatten sandwiches (leave cast-iron skillet on sandwiches while they cook). Cook 2 minutes on each side or until cheese melts and bread is toasted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories280kcal
Protein21.11%
Fat29.9%
Carbs48.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.67
Glycemic Load
9.91
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
24.280434745809%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:279.62kcal
13.98%
Fat:10.3g
15.84%
Saturated Fat:4.4g
27.47%
Carbohydrates:37.96g
12.65%
Net Carbohydrates:29.68g
10.79%
Sugar:23.18g
25.76%
Cholesterol:20.41mg
6.8%
Sodium:498.62mg
21.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.35g
32.71%
Manganese:1.29mg
64.69%
Potassium:2116.11mg
60.46%
Copper:0.9mg
44.9%
Phosphorus:367.51mg
36.75%
Fiber:8.28g
33.11%
Magnesium:132.38mg
33.1%
Iron:5.83mg
32.37%
Calcium:313.98mg
31.4%
Vitamin C:24.26mg
29.4%
Vitamin B3:5.85mg
29.23%
Vitamin K:27.25µg
25.96%
Vitamin B1:0.36mg
24.2%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.89%
Vitamin A:774.34IU
15.49%
Vitamin B5:1.43mg
14.3%
Zinc:2.1mg
13.97%
Selenium:9.11µg
13.02%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
12.83%
Folate:46.45µg
11.61%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.2%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.77%
Source:My Recipes