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Grilled Manchego with Spinach & Spicy Plum Chutney

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From EatingWell:  EatingWell Serves Two

Admittedly, this dish is a bit more labor-intensive than the grilled-cheese sandwiches of your youth, but the extra effort pays off with maximum flavor. The unusual sweet-tart chutney is also wonderful on toast or with roast pork.

2 servings | Active Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• Spicy Plum Chutney, (recipe follows)
• 2 cups packed baby spinach, rinsed, with water still clinging to leaves
• 1 teaspoon butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 slices whole-wheat or sourdough bread
• 3/4 cup finely shredded Manchego or sharp Cheddar cheese

Preparation

1. Prepare Spicy Plum Chutney.
2. Place spinach in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Transfer the spinach to a colander in the sink; press lightly with a spatula to extract any excess water.
3. Mix butter and oil in a small bowl. Place bread on a work surface and brush the top of each slice with the butter mixture. Turn the slices over and spread 2 teaspoons of the plum chutney on 2 slices of bread. Top the chutney with cheese. Layer the spinach over the cheese and top with the remaining 2 slices of bread, buttered side out.
4. Place the sandwiches in a dry, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook, until golden on the first side, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the sandwiches over and continue cooking until the second side is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve with the remaining chutney for dipping.

Nutrition

Per serving : 316 Calories; 13 g Fat; 6 g Sat; 3 g Mono; 28 mg Cholesterol; 37 g Carbohydrates; 14 g Protein; 5 g Fiber; 425 mg Sodium; 235 mg Potassium

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1 fruit, 1 high-fat meat, 1 fat

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: The chutney will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator.