GREEN TOMATO BASIL GRILLED CHEESE

INGREDIENTS

2 green tomatoes

8 slices sourdough bread

1 tablespoon (15 mL) grainy mustard

3 cups (750 mL) grated Gruyère cheese

Handful of fresh basil leaves

Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing on bread

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Slice the tomatoes into ¼-inch (0.5-cm) slices. Set on a plate and season with salt and pepper.

Assemble 4 slices of bread with a slather of mustard and top with half of the cheese. Add 1 to 2 basil leaves, 2 to 3 tomato slices, and the remaining cheese. Top with the remaining slices of bread and brush both sides of the sandwich with olive oil.

Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches about 5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, pressing down with a spatula or another pan to help melt the cheese.

White cheddar, smoked mozzarella, or even vegan Daiya cheese would work well in place of Gruyère.

SERVES: 4