Grilled Goat Cheese, Roasted Pepper, and Greens Sandwich

1. 1

   Dice roasted red pepper small and toss with salt, pepper and a teaspoon of olive oil.

2. 2

   Measure out 1/4 cup, tightly packed.

3. 3

   If including artichoke hearts in the mix, preheat oven or toaster oven to 425 degrees.

4. 4

   Cover a baking sheet with parchment and spread the artichoke hearts over the pan in a single layer.

5. 5

   Roast for 10 minutes and turn over the pieces.

6. 6

   Return to oven and roast for another 10 minutes, until browned and tender.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and cut in small dice.

8. 8

   Mash goat cheese in a bowl and add peppers, chopped greens, and diced roasted artichoke hearts if using.

9. 9

   Mash together.

10. 10

    If desired, rub 1 slice of bread with a cut clove of garlic, then puree garlic and stir into the goat cheese mixture.

11. 11

    Spread goat cheese mixture over the bread.

12. 12

    Top with the other slice of bread (rub it with garlic if desired) and press down firmly.

13. 13

    Drizzle remaining olive oil over top slice of bread.

14. 14

    Toast in toaster oven 3 to 4 minutes, until cheese has melted.

15. 15

    Remove from oven, press down firmly, cut in half and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.