Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Servings: 0
Ingredients
- ½ tbsp butter unsalted
- 2 slices bread whole wheat
- 1 large tomato thinly sliced
- 2 slices cheddar cheese reduced fat
Optional toppings:
- slices of avocado, scrambled eggs, black pepper, Italian seasoning, fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water. Gently rub tomato under cold running water before cutting.
- Prepare the tomato by cutting it into thin slices
- Heat a medium-sized non-stick pan on the stove over medium heat
- Add the butter to the pan and swirl around until the butter melts
- When the butter begins to bubble, add the two slices of bread to the pan. Add one slice of cheese to each piece of bread. Add 3-4 slices of tomato to one of the bread. Cover the pan with a lid for 1-2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt
- Once the slices of bread are golden brown, combine them to make a sandwich
- Serve with a side of fruit and/or vegetables for a complete meal
Notes
Ready in: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Tomato, Avocado, Basil
Ingredient Swaps:
- Instead of whole wheat bread you can use any other plain bread Instead of tomato you can use cooked mushroom slices
- Instead of cheddar cheese you can use mozzarella, swiss, colby jack
- Instead of slices of cheese you can use shredded cheese
Nutrition Facts
Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Serving Size
179 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
300
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Cholesterol
25
mg
8
%
Sodium
750
mg
33
%
Potassium
323
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
27
g
9
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
21
g
42
%
Calcium
330
mg
33
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.