Low Fat Grilled Vegetable and Cheese Sandwich
Elevate your sandwich game with this Low Fat Grilled Vegetable and Cheese Sandwich, a hearty and healthy option that’s bursting with flavor! Perfectly grilled zucchini, red bell peppers, yellow squash, and red onion lend smoky depth, complemented by gooey low-fat mozzarella cheese for a lighter take on indulgence. Finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and aromatic fresh basil, this sandwich is served on toasted whole wheat bread for a wholesome bite that satisfies. Quick to prepare and ideal for lunch or dinner, this recipe balances nutrition and taste in a guilt-free, veggie-packed delight. Perfect for anyone seeking healthy sandwich recipes, grilled vegetable ideas, or low-fat meal solutions!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices Whole wheat bread
- 1 medium, sliced Zucchini
- 1 medium, sliced Red bell pepper
- 1 medium, sliced Yellow squash
- 1 small, sliced Red onion
- 1 as needed Olive oil cooking spray
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup, shredded Low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
- 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh basil
Instructions
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Spray the zucchini, red bell peppers, yellow squash, and red onion slices lightly with olive oil cooking spray.
Sprinkle the vegetables with salt and black pepper.
Grill the vegetables for about 3 minutes on each side or until they are tender and have grill marks.
Remove the vegetables from the grill and set aside.
Lay 4 slices of whole wheat bread on a clean surface.
Distribute the shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese evenly over the 4 slices of bread.
Top each with a layer of grilled vegetables.
Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon of balsamic glaze over the vegetables on each slice.
Sprinkle chopped fresh basil evenly over the glaze.
Cover with the remaining slices of whole wheat bread to form sandwiches.
Place the sandwiches on the grill and cover with a lid.
Grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
Remove from the grill and let cool slightly before cutting in half and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.0 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 5008 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.4 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.3 g | ||
| Protein | 72.5 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1187 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2036 mg | 43% | |
*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.
