Lunch: Red Pepper, Arugula, and Goat Cheese Pumpernickel Panini

Switch it up from your usual lunch sandwich with this panini. It's a warm, savory lunch that will leave you feeling satisfied. Plus it's a great vegetarian option!

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Red Pepper, Arugula, and Goat Cheese Pumpernickel Panini

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 1/3 ounces soft goat cheese
3 tablespoons organic low-fat cottage cheese
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
8 (1-ounce) slices pumpernickel or rye bread
1 (16-ounce) jar roasted organic red bell peppers, well drained and cut into 12-16 pieces
16 large arugula leaves
12 large fresh basil leaves

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir the goat cheese, cottage cheese, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper together until well combined.
Thinly spread goat cheese mixture evenly on the top of each bread slice. Layer red pepper on top of 4 bread slices and top with the other slices.
Place each sandwich on a preheated panini grill over medium heat. Lightly place the lid on the sandwiches. Grill 5 minutes or until toasted. Cook in batches, if necessary. Alternatively, pan-toast sandwiches in a preheated nonstick skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until toasted.
Immediately fill each panini with arugula and basil. Slice each in half diagonally.

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