Tomato Bisque and Grilled Mozzarella Paninis

Grilled CHEESE Sandwiches

MOZARELLA

• Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons tapioca starch (also called tapioca flour)
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • peppers, onion, olives, etc...

  Instructions

  1. Add the cashews to a small pot and with water. Bring to a boil for 10 to 15 minutes until they are softened. This will make them easier to blend.
  2. Drain and rinse the cashews and add them along with the 1 cup of water and all the remaining ingredients to a blender. Blend until completely smooth. It will be very watery.
  3. Pour into a small sauce pan over medium-high heat, and continually stir as it cooks. As you stir it will start forming clumps, and then all of a sudden it will become a cheesy gooey mass of yumminess. This takes about 5 minutes. Continue to cook and stir for an additional minute to make sure it has firmed up completely. Serve hot. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

  Original Recipe

  
  
  ADD TOMATOS, BASIL, ETC...FOR PANINIS

• Tomato Red Pepper Soup

• 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and coarsely chopped 
• 2 large red bell peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped 
• 3 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, or ⅓ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 pound fresh tomatoes (about 3 medium), coarsely chopped 
• Sea salt 
• Freshly ground black pepper 
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin ribbons (chiffonade)

Instructions:

1. Place the onions and bell peppers in a large saucepan, and sauté over medium heat
 for 10 minutes. Add water 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time to keep the vegetables from sticking to the pan.

2. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for another minute, then add the tomatoes and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.

3. Purée the soup using an immersion blender or in batches in a blender with a tight-fitting lid, covered with a towel.

4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve garnished with the basil.

Original Recipe