Ciabatta with Spinach and Soft Cheese
Experience the perfect balance of creamy, savory flavors with this delightful recipe for Ciabatta with Spinach and Soft Cheese. Featuring crusty ciabatta bread, sautéed garlic spinach, and a generous spread of luscious soft cheese like cream cheese or goat cheese, this recipe is a quick and satisfying meal option. Fresh spinach is wilted with fragrant garlic and olive oil, then layered onto the pillowy bread alongside the rich cheese for a gourmet sandwich made in just 25 minutes. Enjoy it as a fresh, cold sandwich or toast it to achieve a warm, crispy exterior and gooey center. Ideal for lunch, brunch, or a light dinner, this vegetarian ciabatta sandwich is as easy to make as it is to devour! Perfect for those seeking quick sandwich recipes, vegetarian comfort food, or ways to elevate their bread game.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 loaves Ciabatta bread
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 200 grams Soft cheese (e.g., cream cheese or goat cheese)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Butter (optional, for spreading)
Instructions
Slice the ciabatta loaves in half lengthwise and set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until wilted.
Season the cooked spinach with salt and black pepper, then remove it from the heat.
Spread an even layer of soft cheese on the cut sides of the ciabatta loaves. If desired, spread a thin layer of butter on the bread first for extra richness.
Top the soft cheese with the sautéed spinach, dividing it evenly between the loaves.
Press the top halves of the ciabatta loaves gently to close the sandwiches.
Optional: For a warm variation, heat a grill pan or sandwich press and lightly toast the assembled ciabatta sandwiches for a few minutes until the bread is crispy and the cheese is slightly melted.
Cut each ciabatta sandwich into halves or thirds, and serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3915 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.2 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.6 g | 273% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 245 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 7623 mg | 331% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 557.6 g | 203% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.3 g | 137% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 123.0 g | 246% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 40.1 mg | 223% | |
| Potassium | 177 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
