Croque Monsieur Végétarien with Vegan Cheese

Ingredients

• 4 slices Crusty bread slices (sourdough or country loaf)
• 6 slices Vegan cheese slices (mozzarella or gruyere-style)
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp Vegan butter
• 4 slices Tomato slices
• 1 cup Fresh baby spinach(optional)
• 1/3 cup Grated vegan cheese (for topping)
• 1 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Unsweetened plant milk
• 1 pinch Nutmeg(optional)
• to taste Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Make a quick vegan mornay sauce: melt 1 tbsp vegan butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in the plant milk. Simmer 3-4 minutes until thickened, then stir in a handful of grated vegan cheese, a pinch of nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

2. 2

   Spread Dijon mustard on two bread slices, then layer with vegan cheese slices, tomato, and spinach. Top with the remaining bread slices and spread the outsides with the remaining vegan butter.

3. 3

   Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwiches 3-4 minutes per side until golden and the cheese begins to melt.

4. 4

   Spoon the mornay sauce over each sandwich, sprinkle with the remaining grated vegan cheese, and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until bubbling and golden. Serve hot.