Maple-Mustard Squash Grilled Cheese

This spin on a grilled cheese is a great way to use winter vegetables like squash.

Roasted with a maple-mustard glaze to give it a savory-sweet flavor, these sandwiches are great on their own, or paired with soup and salad.

Maple-Mustard Squash Grilled Cheese [Vegan]

Ingredients

For the Sandwich:

• 6 cups packed baby spinach
• 8 slices of bread
• 1/2 batch Maple-Mustard Sauce (see below)
• 1/2 batch Maple-Mustard Squash (see below)
• 1 small red onion, sliced

For the Maple-Mustard Squash:

• 1 medium kabocha squash, peeled if desired
• 1 batch Maple-Mustard Sauce

For the Maple-Mustard Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons tamari
• 4 slices vegan cheddar cheese

Preparation

To Assemble The Sandwich:

1. Wilt the spinach by placing it in a pan with a splash of water over medium heat. Stir until wilted, about 2 minutes, and remove from the heat.
2. Spread 4 slices of the bread with the Maple-Mustard Sauce.
3. To assemble the sandwiches, layer the wilted spinach, Maple-Mustard Squash, onion, and cheese on 4 of the slices of bread. Top with the other 4 bread slices. Grill the sandwiches in a panini press until the cheese melts and enjoy warm.

To Make the Maple-Mustard:

1. Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

To Make the Maple-Mustard Squash:

1. To prepare the roasted squash, preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice the squash in half, scoop out the seeds, and cut it into slices ½ to ¾ inch thick. Place the slices in a large bowl.
2. Toss the squash with half of the Maple-Mustard Sauce. Spread the squash out on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, flipping halfway.

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/maple-mustard-squash-grilled-cheese/