Elevate your grilled cheese game with this Gouda Grilled Cheese with Tahini Black Bean Hummus, a bold twist on a classic comfort food. Creamy, smoky Gouda melts perfectly between slices of golden, buttery sourdough, while the homemade tahini black bean hummus adds a rich, nutty, and slightly tangy layer of flavor. Made with wholesome ingredients like earthy black beans, velvety tahini, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic garlic, this hummus brings depth and texture to the sandwich. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or a cozy dinner, and it pairs beautifully with a crisp side salad or a bowl of warm soup. Whether you're a grilled cheese enthusiast or looking to add a sophisticated spin to your sandwich routine, this dish is sure to impress.
Prepare the tahini black bean hummus by combining the black beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
Lay out the sourdough bread slices. Spread a thick layer of tahini black bean hummus on two of the slices.
Place two slices of gouda cheese on top of the hummus-covered bread slices. Top with the remaining bread slices to assemble the sandwiches.
Spread a thin layer of softened butter on the outer sides of each sandwich (the sides that will touch the skillet).
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool for 1-2 minutes to allow the cheese to set slightly.
Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately. Enjoy with a side of salad or soup for a complete meal.
Calories |
1642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 89.7 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.9 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 198 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 3748 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.3 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 69.2 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 3296 mg | 254% | |
| Iron | 10723.7 mg | 59576% | |
| Potassium | 900 mg | 19% | |
*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.