Vegan Classic Cheese Toasty
Satisfy your craving for gooey, cheesy comfort food with this Vegan Classic Cheese Toasty that’s bursting with flavor and plant-based goodness! Made with hearty whole grain bread, melty vegan cheese slices, and a touch of creamy vegan butter for that perfect golden crunch, this recipe adds a delightful twist with layers of juicy tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and a hint of Dijon mustard for a tangy kick. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy vegan grilled cheese is a quick and delicious meal for any time of day, whether you're enjoying it on its own or pairing it with a cozy bowl of soup. With its crispy exterior and irresistibly melty interior, this toasty is a true comfort food masterpiece—completely dairy-free! Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone looking for a satisfying plant-based sandwich idea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- 4 slices vegan cheese slices
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
- 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Spread 0.5 tablespoons of vegan butter on one side of each slice of bread.
Place two slices of bread, buttered-side down, on a clean work surface.
Spread 0.5 teaspoon of dijon mustard on the unbuttered side of each of these bread slices.
Layer two slices of vegan cheese on top of the mustard-spread side of the bread.
Add an even layer of tomato slices on top of the cheese, followed by 4 fresh basil leaves.
Sprinkle a pinch of salt and black pepper over the tomatoes and basil.
Place the remaining slices of vegan cheese over the topped layers.
Complete the sandwich by placing the other slices of bread on top, with the buttered side facing up.
Carefully place both sandwiches on the preheated skillet.
Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese has melted.
Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, then slice each toasty in half.
Serve immediately and enjoy your vegan cheese toasty.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.4 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1031 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 353 mg | 8% | |
*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.
