By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 2
435 cal · 45 min
Artichoke and Red Pepper Melt
Recipe GLPR9950679359ddaa
A warm, open-faced sandwich featuring whole wheat bread topped with a savory blend of creamy hummus, roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, tender artichoke hearts, and melted mozzarella cheese. Broiled until the cheese is bubbling and golden, then finished with a pinch of cayenne pepper and a light drizzle of olive oil for a satisfying vegetarian lunch or light dinner.
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Ingredients
½ cup artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
6 tablespoons hummus
4 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
6 roasted red pepper strips
½ cup fresh spinach, chopped
2 slices whole wheat bread
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Directions
Preheat your broiler to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or place bread slices on a broiler-safe surface.
Spread 3 tablespoons of hummus evenly on each bread slice.
Arrange 3 roasted red pepper strips over the hummus on each slice.
Divide the chopped spinach equally between the two bread slices, distributing it over the peppers.
Top each slice with ¼ cup of chopped artichoke hearts.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese on each prepared slice.
Place under the preheated broiler for 8–10 minutes, or until the mozzarella is completely melted and beginning to show light golden spots. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
Remove from the broiler and sprinkle ⅛ teaspoon of cayenne pepper over each sandwich for a subtle heat. Drizzle ½ tablespoon of olive oil over each melt.
Serve immediately while the cheese is still warm and the bread remains crispy at the edges.
Comments
Artichokes are the constraint here: fresh ones are inconsistently stocked at Charlotte grocers and spoil quickly, so budget a trip to Food Lion's produce section or plan for canned artichoke hearts instead (which shifts texture). The rest—hummus, mozzarella, peppers, spinach, bread—live at any Harris Teeter, Walmart, or Kroger. At roughly $8–10 for two generous sandwiches, the cost runs moderate for a lunch or light dinner, with hummus and artichoke driving the price. The 45 minutes is honest if you're roasting the pepper; skip that step and it drops to 20. This is a solid same-night open-faced sandwich that doesn't reheat well, so it suits a couple's lunch or a quick weeknight supper when you're home to eat together.
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