When it comes to cheese, I think the word ‘mound’ should be used often. A mound of cheese is a good thing.
You don’t agree? too much fat? Then use a small mound.
Still too much? Then you have what I call ‘cheese-uptightness’. You should do something to get rid of it because you will enjoy life more.
Tuna & Bean Melt with Tomato and Gruyere Cheese
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cannellini beans, rinsed
1/2 rib celery, roughly chopped
A few small slices of sweet onion
1 clove garlic
Small handful of parsley
2 teaspoons grapeseed oil or extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper
One 6-ounce can tuna in water, drained and flaked
1 tomato, sliced
A few ounces gruyere cheese, grated or shredded
4 slices of rustic bread
Directions:
1. Preheat the Panini grill. In a mini-processor toss together the beans, celery, onion, garlic, parsley, oil and the lemon juice. Pulse the ingredients together into a rough paste; Taste and season with salt and pepper.
2. Place the tuna in a bowl and gently combine with the bean mixture. Spread the mixture on two large pieces of bread, top with a few slices of tomato and the cheese and top with remaining piece of bread.
3. Place the sandwiches on the Panini grill, cover and cook until marked, about 2 minutes.
Donalyn says
That looks really good to me – a little [or a lot] of cheese never hurt anybody!
Maria says
Love gruyere cheese!
Deb says
Oh dear! This sounds great! But you simply must try some Himalayan pink salt. I get mine from Sustainable Sourcing https://secure.sustainablesourcing.com. The flavor is so much better than regular salt! Thanks for sharing this recipe—I can’t wait to try it!
Angela N says
I’m making this tonight. Sounds delicious!!! AND Cheese should always be mounded, unless of course, you’re eating a chunk instead.
Jennifer says
Deal Julie!!
julie/just precious says
so, when you come here to shop with me, you *might* have to cook for me. ;P
Diane {Created by Diane} says
I heard… Gruyere YUM! sounds delicious
Jersey Girl Cooks says
I definitely don’t have cheese uptightness. The only thing that is tight is my jeans! Great sandwich!
Debbie Weil says
This looks FAB! I am a bean AND tuna lover. Printing out now.
Adrienne says
I’m liking the word “mound” too…especially when it comes to cheese! Looks lovely. Maybe I’ll make tonight…!
Shana D says
I don’t believe in using cheese unless it’s in a mound, and no not a small mound. I love me some cheese.
I just made my husband a tuna melt but it looks rather boring compared to yours.