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Heart Healthy Grilled Cheese and Veggies Sandwich Recipe

                   
Grilled Cheese and Veggies Sandwich
An All-American favorite gets a healthy update in this nutritious grilled cheese recipe. Baby spinach and sliced tomato add a deliciously wholesome element to every bite.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
8 slices light whole wheat bread
4 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
4 oz reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup baby spinach
4 slices tomatoes (1/4-inch thick)
1 small onion, sliced
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Directions
Step 1

Brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil. Sprinkle bread with garlic powder. Layer 4 slices of bread with cheddar cheese, spinach leaves, tomato and onion. Top with remaining slices of bread, oil side up.

Step 2

In a grill pan, coated with nonstick cooking spray, grill sandwiches over medium heat, turning once, until golden brown and cheese is fully melted.

Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 210
Make this for: Healthy Kids
Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Per serving:
calories:210
total fat:9g
sat fat:2g
cholesterol:6mg
sodium:513mg
total carb:17g
fibers:6g
proteins:17g

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Heart Healthy Grilled Cheese and Veggies Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
8 slices light whole wheat bread
4 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
4 oz reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup baby spinach
4 slices tomatoes (1/4-inch thick)
1 small onion, sliced
Directions
Step 1

Brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil. Sprinkle bread with garlic powder. Layer 4 slices of bread with cheddar cheese, spinach leaves, tomato and onion. Top with remaining slices of bread, oil side up.

Step 2

In a grill pan, coated with nonstick cooking spray, grill sandwiches over medium heat, turning once, until golden brown and cheese is fully melted.

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