Ok, I know what you are saying. How can you have a grilled cheese sandwich on a yeast-free food blog? Well, you are correct. There is no substitute for Gruyere cheese in this yummy sandwich. I'm including it because if you make the Coconut Carrot Soup for your family, someone may want a sandwich to go with the soup. This sandwich is fantastic, so I'm including it for your family. I did go off the plan to eat this sandwich, and I can attest that it is delicious!!!
The recipe for Coconut Carrot Soup is on pages 128-129 of The Pretty Dish. This is one recipe where no substitutions are needed!!
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons coconut oil
1 sweet onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
A pinch + 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 pound carrots, chopped into 1" pieces
2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk, plus extra for drizzling
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or cilantro
Toast or baguettes, for serving (did not do that; optional for your family)
Directions:
In a large pot, melt the coconut oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and garlic with a pinch of salt and stir. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the ginger and stir until it is incorporated. Add the carrots and stock. Cover the pot and increase the heat to medium. Cook for 20 minutes, or until the carrots are soft.
Turn off the heat and very carefully transfer the mixture to a blender. Blend until the soup is pureed and smooth. Return the soup to the pot and place over medium-low heat. Stir in almost the entire can of the coconut milk (reserving a few tablespoons for drizzling), lime juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until warmed. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve the soup with a drizzle of coconut milk and garnished with fresh herbs, along with toast or baguettes on the side. This makes 4 servings.
The recipe for Gruyere French Onion Grilled Cheese is on page 140-141 of The Pretty Dish. The Thyme Butter used in the recipe is to die for! It really inflates the flavor of the sandwich, so be sure to take the time to make the special butter.
Ingredients for Thyme Butter:
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Pinch of salt
Ingredients for Sandwiches:
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 sweet onion, very thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 slices of bread (I'm going to discuss bread options below.)
6 ounces Gruyere cheese, freshly grated
Directions for Thyme Butter:
In a small bowl, stir together the butter, thyme, and salt. Set aside.
Directions for Sandwiches:
In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat. Add the onion, thyme, and salt. Stir well. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden and caramelized. This will take a full 30 to 40 minutes. (It is worth it!!)
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread 1 side of each bread slice with the thyme butter. Turn the slices over and top 2 slices with a quarter of the cheese each, then a spoonful of the caramelized onions. Top with the rest of the cheese and the other slices of bread.
Cook the sandwiches in the skillet until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is a golden brown. Serve immediately. This makes 2 servings.
The sandwich is just as good as it looks! I put it on store-bought sourdough bread, but there are options for yeast-free breads. I have previously mentioned Yeast Free Bread Mix from Breads from Anna in my March 29, 2015 blog. Also, Julian's Bakery carries and almond and coconut bread. They are found in most health food stores, and are in their frozen section. This was featured in my April 13, 2013 blog.
Have any of you tried sourdough bread starter? It does not contain any yeast, just the yeast that is naturally in the air. I may try this with Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour. I am always looking for options. I've found a few recipes online that I want to try that just need a little tweaking. So, I will be working on that for you.
Of course, I have to show you one of my favorite photos of Milo. My sister took this one on a recent visit to my house. I think he is a pretty handsome dude!
Have a wonderful week!
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The recipe for Coconut Carrot Soup is on pages 128-129 of The Pretty Dish. This is one recipe where no substitutions are needed!!
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons coconut oil
1 sweet onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
A pinch + 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 pound carrots, chopped into 1" pieces
2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk, plus extra for drizzling
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or cilantro
Toast or baguettes, for serving (did not do that; optional for your family)
Directions:
In a large pot, melt the coconut oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and garlic with a pinch of salt and stir. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the ginger and stir until it is incorporated. Add the carrots and stock. Cover the pot and increase the heat to medium. Cook for 20 minutes, or until the carrots are soft.
Turn off the heat and very carefully transfer the mixture to a blender. Blend until the soup is pureed and smooth. Return the soup to the pot and place over medium-low heat. Stir in almost the entire can of the coconut milk (reserving a few tablespoons for drizzling), lime juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until warmed. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve the soup with a drizzle of coconut milk and garnished with fresh herbs, along with toast or baguettes on the side. This makes 4 servings.
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| Coconut Carrot Soup |
The recipe for Gruyere French Onion Grilled Cheese is on page 140-141 of The Pretty Dish. The Thyme Butter used in the recipe is to die for! It really inflates the flavor of the sandwich, so be sure to take the time to make the special butter.
Ingredients for Thyme Butter:
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Pinch of salt
Ingredients for Sandwiches:
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 sweet onion, very thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 slices of bread (I'm going to discuss bread options below.)
6 ounces Gruyere cheese, freshly grated
Directions for Thyme Butter:
In a small bowl, stir together the butter, thyme, and salt. Set aside.
Directions for Sandwiches:
In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat. Add the onion, thyme, and salt. Stir well. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden and caramelized. This will take a full 30 to 40 minutes. (It is worth it!!)
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread 1 side of each bread slice with the thyme butter. Turn the slices over and top 2 slices with a quarter of the cheese each, then a spoonful of the caramelized onions. Top with the rest of the cheese and the other slices of bread.
Cook the sandwiches in the skillet until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is a golden brown. Serve immediately. This makes 2 servings.
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| Gruyere French Onion Grilled Cheese |
The sandwich is just as good as it looks! I put it on store-bought sourdough bread, but there are options for yeast-free breads. I have previously mentioned Yeast Free Bread Mix from Breads from Anna in my March 29, 2015 blog. Also, Julian's Bakery carries and almond and coconut bread. They are found in most health food stores, and are in their frozen section. This was featured in my April 13, 2013 blog.
Have any of you tried sourdough bread starter? It does not contain any yeast, just the yeast that is naturally in the air. I may try this with Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour. I am always looking for options. I've found a few recipes online that I want to try that just need a little tweaking. So, I will be working on that for you.
Of course, I have to show you one of my favorite photos of Milo. My sister took this one on a recent visit to my house. I think he is a pretty handsome dude!
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| I love my Aunt Glenna! |
#theprettydish
#howsweeteats
#theprettydishbookclub
#lovinglifeandlivingyeastfree
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