Heart-Healthy Grilled Vegetable and Cheese Sandwich
Elevate your lunch game with this Heart-Healthy Grilled Vegetable and Cheese Sandwich, a delightful medley of flavor and nutrition that's perfect for anyone seeking a wholesome, fulfilling meal. Featuring layers of smoky grilled red bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant, this sandwich combines fresh baby spinach and reduced-fat cheddar cheese with a touch of tangy balsamic vinegar for a gourmet finish. Nestled between slices of toasted whole grain bread, it’s packed with heart-healthy ingredients, fiber, and vibrant plant-based goodness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weekdays or a light dinner option. Enjoy this satisfying, vegetarian-friendly sandwich that’s as good for your taste buds as it is for your health!
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Ingredients
- 4 slices Whole grain bread
- 0.5 cup slices Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup slices Zucchini
- 0.5 cup slices Eggplant
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 slices Reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine red bell pepper slices, zucchini slices, and eggplant slices. Drizzle them with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
Step 3
Grill the vegetables on the preheated grill pan for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have nice grill marks.
Step 4
While the vegetables are grilling, lightly toast the whole grain bread slices.
Step 5
Once the bread is toasted, place a slice of reduced-fat cheddar cheese on two of the bread slices.
Step 6
Layer equal amounts of the grilled vegetables over the cheese.
Step 7
Top the vegetables with fresh baby spinach and drizzle a bit of balsamic vinegar over the spinach.
Step 8
Place the remaining slices of bread, toasted side down, on top of the fillings to form sandwiches.
Step 9
Return the sandwiches to the grill pan, pressed down gently, and heat for an additional 1-2 minutes on each side until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden and crispy.
Step 10
Remove from the pan, let sandwiches sit for a minute, then cut in half and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (435.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 754.9 |
| Total Fat 36.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g | |
| Cholesterol 57.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2468.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 71.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.5g | |
| Protein 39.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 17.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 752.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 786.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories