Veggie Melts

Indulge in the irresistible combination of vibrant veggies and gooey cheese with these quick and easy Veggie Melts! Perfect for a light lunch, snack, or dinner, this recipe features toasted whole-grain bread topped with sautéed bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and spinach, all seasoned to perfection. A generous layer of melty mozzarella and Parmesan cheese adds creamy richness, while a sprinkle of oregano and optional red pepper flakes elevates every bite with a hint of aromatic flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, these open-faced sandwiches are a healthy and satisfying way to enjoy a rainbow of vegetables. Whether you're feeding a crowd or preparing a weeknight meal for the family, Veggie Melts deliver bold flavors and wholesome goodness in every slice.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Whole-grain bread slices
• 1 cup Bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Spinach leaves
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place the bread slices on the prepared baking sheet and lightly toast them in the oven for 3-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the bell peppers, red onion, and mushrooms. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Add the cherry tomatoes and spinach leaves to the skillet. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes are slightly softened.

Step 5

Season the vegetable mixture with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir to combine, then remove the skillet from the heat.

Step 6

Distribute the cooked vegetable mixture evenly over the toasted bread slices.

Step 7

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of each slice.

Step 8

Sprinkle a pinch of dried oregano and red pepper flakes (if using) on top of the cheese.

Step 9

Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the Veggie Melts cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(720.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1106.6

Total Fat 63.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 100.3mg	0%
Sodium 2849.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 20.8g
Protein 57.1g	0%

Vitamin D 7IU	0%
Calcium 1232.0mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 1355.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.0%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 28.6%