Vegetarian Grilled Chicken and Cheese Sandwich
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food makeover with this Vegetarian Grilled Chicken and Cheese Sandwich, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! Featuring tender, seasoned plant-based chicken strips, sautéed red bell peppers, and wilted baby spinach, this sandwich is layered with rich cheddar cheese and grilled to golden perfection between slices of buttered sourdough bread. Perfect for a quick lunch or a hearty snack, it combines smoky, savory, and cheesy flavors with the goodness of fresh vegetables. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vegetarian delight is sure to impress vegetarians and carnivores alike, offering a satisfying and wholesome alternative to traditional grilled sandwiches.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams plant-based chicken strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 medium red bell pepper
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 4 slices sourdough bread slices
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 slices sliced cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Add plant-based chicken strips to the skillet.
Season the strips with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Cook the strips for 5-7 minutes, until they are golden brown and heated through.
While the strips are cooking, slice the red bell pepper into thin strips.
Once the chicken strips are cooked, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the red bell pepper strips and sauté for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the baby spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.
Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
Assemble the sandwich by placing a slice of cheddar cheese on the unbuttered side of two bread slices.
Divide the cooked chicken strips, sautéed peppers, and spinach evenly between the two sandwiches.
Top with the remaining cheddar cheese slice and place the other slice of bread on top, buttered side out.
Heat a clean skillet over medium heat.
Place each sandwich in the skillet, and grill for 2-4 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove from heat, let cool for a minute, then slice in half and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.1 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.9 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 165 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 3448 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.0 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 72.9 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 996 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 622 mg | 13% | |
*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.
