Manchego and Mushroom Sandwiches with Arugula Salad

Description

A light, but filling, panini meal–one of my family’s favorites. Relatively simple, with plenty of room for anyone to improve it based on their own style of cooking.

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cremini mushrooms, wiped clean, trimmed, and sliced
  • 2 shallots, halved and thinly sliced
  • 3 ½ tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste, divided
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fig jam
  • 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 ounces Manchego cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 3 sweet bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 cup arugula
  • ½ cup baby spinach leaves

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 2

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