Heart-Healthy Mozzarella Sandwich
Savor the satisfying flavors of our **Heart-Healthy Mozzarella Sandwich**, a guilt-free indulgence packed with wholesome ingredients and nutrient-rich goodness. This quick and easy recipe layers creamy low-fat mozzarella cheese with slices of fresh tomato, buttery avocado, and vibrant spinach on toasted whole grain bread for added fiber and nutrients. Drizzled with heart-smart extra virgin olive oil and tangy balsamic vinegar, and seasoned with black pepper and oregano, every bite bursts with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Perfectly golden and melty after a few minutes in the pan, this sandwich makes an ideal light lunch or snack that’s deliciously nutritious. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a simple yet flavorful way to fuel your day while staying committed to your health goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole grain bread
- 2 slices low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium, sliced tomato
- 0.5 medium, sliced avocado
- 0.5 cup spinach leaves
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon oregano
Instructions
Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
Layer one slice of whole grain bread with a slice of low-fat mozzarella cheese.
Top with tomato slices, avocado slices, and a generous handful of fresh spinach leaves.
Sprinkle with black pepper and oregano for added flavor.
Place another slice of mozzarella over the vegetables and top with the remaining slice of bread.
Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar evenly over the top slice of bread.
Place the sandwich in the preheated pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Press the sandwich gently with a spatula while cooking to ensure even browning and to help it hold together.
Once cooked, remove the sandwich from the pan, slice in half, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.9 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1808 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.5 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 411 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 819 mg | 17% | |
*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.
