Heart Healthy Veggie Grilled Cheese

Name: Heart Healthy Veggie Grilled Cheese
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 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

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Diabetic | Vegetarian

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.

Total Time

20 minutes

Servings

4

Calories

210

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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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How to Make Veggie Grilled Cheese

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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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 sandwich

210

Calories

9

g

Fat

6

mg

Cholesterol

513

mg

Sodium

17

g

Carbs

2

g

Sat. Fat

6

g

Fiber

17

g

Protein

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