Heart-Healthy Classic Cheese on Toast
Indulge in the comforting simplicity of 'Heart-Healthy Classic Cheese on Toast,' a nutritious twist on a timeless favorite. This recipe combines the golden crisp of whole grain bread with the melty goodness of low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, topped with juicy tomato slices for a burst of freshness. Seasoned with fragrant garlic powder and black pepper, and finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and vibrant basil leaves, it's a wholesome, flavor-packed snack or quick meal that comes together in under 15 minutes. Perfect for heart-conscious eaters, this easy-to-make recipe proves that healthy eating can be deliciously satisfying. Enjoy warm and melty, straight from the broiler!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Whole grain bread
- 2 ounces Low-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium Tomato
- 4 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat your broiler on high.
Slice the tomato into thin rounds and set aside.
Grate the low-fat sharp cheddar cheese or slice it into thin pieces.
Place the whole grain bread slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Evenly distribute the olive oil over the bread using a brush or your fingers.
Top each slice of bread with the cheese, ensuring even coverage.
Arrange the tomato slices over the cheese, then sprinkle with ground black pepper and garlic powder.
Place the baking sheet under the broiler and toast for about 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Wash and pat dry the fresh basil leaves. Once the toast is done, remove from the oven and immediately place the basil leaves on top of the tomatoes.
Allow to cool for a minute, then serve your heart-healthy cheese on toast warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
499 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.9 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1815 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 38.1 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 490 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 432 mg | 9% | |
*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.
