Grilled Almond Cheez with Figs

This is a tasty way to use the Almond Cheez Spread.

SOY-FREE, GLUTEN-FREE OPTION*, OIL-FREE OPTION**

TOTAL PREP TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL COOKING TIME: 10 minutes

YIELD: 1 serving

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup (62 g) Almond Cheez Spread
• 2 slices whole grain bread (*use gluten-free)
• 1 fresh fig, sliced, or 2 tablespoons (40 g) fig jam
• Vegan margarine or olive oil (**omit)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat a sauté pan or panini pan over medium heat.
2. Spread the Almond Cheez Spread on one slice of the bread.
3. Top the cheez spread with sliced figs or spread fig jam evenly.
4. Place the second slice of bread on top to complete the sandwich.
5. If you have a nonstick pan, you can grill the sandwich without any additional fat. Alternatively, you can spread about 1 teaspoon of vegan margarine on each side of the sandwich or lightly spritz each side with olive oil.
6. If using a panini press, place the sandwich in the hot panini press and close it to flatten the sandwich. If you don’t have a panini press, use a smaller heavy skillet as a press.
7. Cook the sandwich on one side until it turns golden brown, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
8. Flip the sandwich and press on the other side for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Remove the sandwich from the pan or panini press and serve hot.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

PER SERVING

• 413.5 calories; 13.2 g total fat; 2.1 g saturated fat; 11.5 g protein; 47.6 g carbohydrate; 7.4 g dietary fiber; 0.2 mg cholesterol.