Za'atar-Crusted Grilling Cheese
with Sumac Roasted Veggies
Did you ever think that you could grill cheese? We’re not talking about the sandwich, but about throwing a nice big hunk of cheese directly on the grates so its outsides get beautifully charred while its insides get warm and melty. It took us by surprise, too, but by golly, it’s tasty. Here, we’re dredging the cheese in za’atar, the Middle Eastern herb blend, then putting it on top of bubbly couscous and tender zucchini.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
4
Grilling Cheese
(Contains Milk)
½
Israeli Couscous
(Contains Wheat)
½
Basil
1
Zucchini
4
Grape Tomatoes
1
Veggie Stock Concentrate
1
Red Onion
1
Lemon
1
Sumac
1
Za'atar Spice
Not included in your delivery
4
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Instructions
Wash and dry all produce. Preheat broiler or grill to high. Halve, peel, and cut onion into 1-inch-thick wedges. Finely mince 1 wedge. Zest lemon until you have 1 tsp zest, then cut into wedges. Halve zucchini lengthwise. Slice each half into long, thin wedges. Halve tomatoes. Pick basil leaves from stems; discard stems. Thinly slice leaves.
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add minced onion and couscous. Cook, tossing, until onion is softened and couscous lightly toasted, 2-3 minutes. Pour in 1 cup water and stock concentrate. Bring to a boil, then lower heat, reduce to a simmer, and cover. Cook until tender, 10-12 minutes.
Toss zucchini, onion wedges, sumac, and a large drizzle of olive oil on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Broil until lightly charred, 10-15 minutes, tossing halfway through. TIP: If using grill, placed oiled and seasoned zucchini and onion over direct heat and grill until tender, 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat (use a nonstick pan if you have one). Take 4 oz (about half) of the grilling cheese and cut it into 2 large slices. Place za’atar on a plate. Press cheese into za’atar to evenly coat all over. Add to pan and cook until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. TIP: If grilling, place cheese on grates and grill until browned, 2-3 minutes per side.
Once couscous is done, transfer to a large bowl. Stir in tomatoes, half the basil, a squeeze of lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide couscous between plates. Top with zucchini, onion, and grilling cheese. Garnish with remaining basil and serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over.
