grilled cheese with spring pea puree on a board

Spring Pea Puree & TomaProvence Grilled Cheese

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Makes 2 sandwiches 

 
For Pea Puree:
2 cups fresh peas (about 2#), shelled, blanched and shocked
¼ cup fresh mint, packed
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice    
Salt & pepper to taste

 

For Sandwiches:
4 slices sliced multi-grain bread
2-3 tablespoons butter, softened
8 oz Point Reyes TomaProvence, shredded

 

Make Pea Puree:
Combine all pea puree ingredients in food processor. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. 

 

Build sandwiches:
Spread the outsides of the bread with softened butter then place the bread, buttered-side-down, on a clean work surface. Spread 2-3 tablespoons pea puree on two slices of bread. Distribute the shredded TomaProvence evenly on top of the pea puree, then top with remaining bread slices to close sandwiches.  

 

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Add sandwiches to the pan (working in batches, if necessary). Cook over low to medium-low heat, flipping sandwiches every couple of minutes to monitor cooking. Continue cooking until bread is evenly toasted and cheese is melted.  

 

Remove from pan and serve.