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Southwest Borscht and Tex/Mex Grilled Cheese Recipe

Southwest Borscht and Tex/Mex Grilled Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 (14 1/2 oz) cans beets
2 carrots
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
2 (14 oz) cans chicken broth
2 cups napa cabbage, finely chopped
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp cumin
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp black pepper
salt , to taste
8 slices rye bread
8 slices mozzarella cheese
8 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup green chili pepper, diced
1/2 tsp cumin
2 tbsp basil, chopped
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp diced pimientos

Directions:

Using a food processor, shred beets, carrots, cabbage and green onions. Add to a large cooking pot
Add beet juice, chicken broth, rosemary and butter.
Cook on low heat for 40 minutes
Add in lemon juice
Spoon into 4 bowls and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired.
For the sandwich.
Butter 4 slices of bread. Combine all six of the ingredients above to make the basil mayo. Spread the mayo on unbuttered side of the bread. Place an iron skillet on the burner at medium heat. Add olive oil.
Add one slice of pepper jack and one slice of mozzarella to each slice, place in hot skillet
Butter 2 other slices of bread. Put butter side UP on the top of each sandwich.
Cook about 2-3 minutes until brown. Using a spatula, carefully turn each sandwich over and cook 2-3 more minutes. Remove from pan. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing in half.
Serve with the soup and dip, if you like.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	396.59 Kcal (1660 kJ)
Calories from fat	206.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.89g	35%
Cholesterol	25.33mg	8%
Sodium	645.01mg	27%
Potassium	426.42mg	9%
Total Carbs	39.75g	13%
Sugars	7.12g	28%
Dietary Fiber	6g	24%
Protein	8.46g	17%
Vitamin C	33.3mg	55%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	3.5mg	20%
Calcium	106.8mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	166.05 Kcal (695 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.58g	35%
Cholesterol	10.61mg	8%
Sodium	270.06mg	27%
Potassium	178.54mg	9%
Total Carbs	16.64g	13%
Sugars	2.98g	28%
Dietary Fiber	2.51g	24%
Protein	3.54g	17%
Vitamin C	13.9mg	55%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	13%
Iron	1.5mg	20%
Calcium	44.7mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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