Gouda Grilled Cheese with Tahini Black Bean Hummus

Name: Gouda Grilled Cheese with Tahini Black Bean Hummus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese Coastal & Mountain
Ingredients: 1 tbsp guava jam; 2 slice brioche bread; 1 tbsp black bean hummus; 5 slice pickled jalapeno peppers; 2.5 oz gouda cheese; 1.5 tsp clarified butter; 2 can black beans (15 ounce); 0.5 cup lime juice; 0.333 cup tahini paste; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 2 garlic cloves; extra-virgin olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 lb jalapenos; 5 cup apple cider vinegar; 6 tbsp kosher salt; 6 tbsp granulated sugar; 4 tbsp whole coriander seeds; 4 tbsp black peppercorns; 6 garlic cloves; 4 bay leaves

A Lebanese snack of black bean hummus, gouda cheese and guava jam, seasoned with cumin and coriander and baked in the oven.

35 min · Serves 1 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min · 35 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Smear the guava jam on 1 slice of brioche, and the Black Bean Hummus on the other slice. Be sure to cover the surface entirely to ensure the bread does not burn while in the oven. Place the Pickled Jalapeno slices on one side, and divide the cheese over both halves. Place cheese-side-up in the oven for 5 minutes.
5 min
2
Remove from the oven and place the halves together. Pat half the butter on one side of the sandwich and griddle it on medium heat until nicely browned. Repeat on the opposite side. Let the sandwich cool for about 30 seconds to set, and then slice in half.
1 min
3
Puree the black beans, lime juice, tahini paste, cumin and garlic in a food processor. Add extra-virgin olive oil as needed until the hummus is creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Using gloves to protect your hands, slice the jalapenos width-wise in 1/4-inch rounds. Set aside in a large container.
5
Combine the vinegar, salt, sugar, coriander seeds, peppercorns, garlic and bay leaves in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Once the brine has boiled, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour over the sliced jalapenos. Let cool, and then refrigerate.
5 min