Pesto, Mozzarella, Baby Spinach, Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Delicious Herb PestoINGREDIENTS:1 clove garlic1 anchovy fillet in oil½ small shallot, chopped1 teaspoon lemon juicehandful chopped fresh Italian parsleyhandful chopped kale2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon1 tablespoon chopped chives¼ cup olive oilsalt and pepper to tastePulse garlic, anchovy, and shallot in food processor until chopped. With the food processor running, add lemon juice, parsley, kale, tarragon and chives.Very slowly drizzle in olive oil until kale and herbs get sufficiently chopped and everything is the consistency of a pesto. Add olive oil depending on how big a “handful” of herbs is to you.Season with salt and pepper. This recipe will make quite enough but you can save it for many different recipes!Sandwich INGREDIENTS:2 slices of whole grains and seeds bread2-3 tablespoons of homemade Pesto2 slices of mozzarellahandful fresh baby spinach¼ avocado2 tablespoons goat cheese crumbledolive oilDIRECTIONS:Spread about 1 tablespoon of your fresh homemade Pesto onto each slice of breadOn one slice of bread, add 1 slice of cheese, sliced avocado, crumbled goat cheese, spinach, second slice of cheese, then top it with second slice of bread. Press together gently.Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a frying pan over medium low heat and add the sandwich to the oil, cook until bread is golden brown. Press down on the sandwich lightly, then flip the sandwich over and cook until second side is golden brown, and enjoy your healthy-gourmet sandwich!

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