Healthy Cheese Sandwich
Elevate your sandwich game with this Healthy Cheese Sandwich, a nutritious and satisfying twist on a classic favorite! Crafted with wholesome ingredients like whole-grain bread, reduced-fat cheddar, creamy avocado, and a generous layer of hummus, this recipe packs flavor and nutrition into every bite. Fresh baby spinach leaves and juicy tomato slices add a refreshing crunch, while a quick drizzle of olive oil and a light press in the skillet create a perfectly crispy, golden finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick yet hearty sandwich is perfect for a balanced lunch or a light dinner. Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, it’s a guilt-free indulgence you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Whole-grain bread
- 2 slices Reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 handful Baby spinach leaves
- 0.5 medium Tomato
- 0.25 medium Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Hummus
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
Instructions
1. Start by toasting the slices of whole-grain bread lightly until just golden on both sides.
2. While the bread is toasting, prepare the fillings. Thinly slice the tomato and scoop out and mash the avocado in a small bowl. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper to the mashed avocado, then mix well.
3. Spread 1 tablespoon of hummus on one side of each slice of toasted bread.
4. Layer the sandwich: Start with a handful of baby spinach leaves on one slice of bread (hummus side up), then lay 2 slices of reduced-fat cheddar cheese on top.
5. Add the sliced tomatoes evenly over the cheese, followed by the mashed avocado.
6. Place the second slice of bread on top, hummus side down, to complete the sandwich.
7. If desired, drizzle a teaspoon of olive oil over the top of the sandwich and lightly press down to hold all layers together.
8. For a warm, melty effect, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwich for 2-3 minutes on each side until the cheese begins to melt and the bread is golden brown. Serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.0 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1364 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 690 mg | 15% | |
*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.
