Fennel & Fontina Cheese Sandwich Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 small fennel bulbs, julienned , keep the fronds for garnish
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp saffron thread
4 slices fontina
8 slices whole wheat bread, remove crusts if desired

Directions:

Prepare vegetables.
In a frypan over low heat, warm the olive oil.
Add the onion and fennel, saute for 5 minutes.
Add 2 tablespoons of water, cover, and cook for another 10 minutes, or until the fennel and onions are tender.
Season with salt and pepper and stir in the saffron.
Cook until the liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
To assemble the sandwich.
Top the 4 slices of bread with the sliced fontina.
Spoon the vegetable mixture over the cheese, top with remaining bread slices.
Cut each sandwich diagonally, arrange on serving plate and garnish with fennel fronds.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	374.48 Kcal (1568 kJ)
Calories from fat	160.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.83g	27%
Cholesterol	32.48mg	11%
Sodium	586.84mg	24%
Potassium	634.99mg	14%
Total Carbs	38.8g	13%
Sugars	4.74g	19%
Dietary Fiber	6.18g	25%
Protein	14.43g	29%
Vitamin C	15.3mg	26%
Iron	3.5mg	19%
Calcium	295.5mg	30%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	164.25 Kcal (688 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.82g	27%
Cholesterol	14.25mg	11%
Sodium	257.4mg	24%
Potassium	278.52mg	14%
Total Carbs	17.02g	13%
Sugars	2.08g	19%
Dietary Fiber	2.71g	25%
Protein	6.33g	29%
Vitamin C	6.7mg	26%
Iron	1.5mg	19%
Calcium	129.6mg	30%

* 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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