Description
A delicious and healthy twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, featuring Mediterranean flavors and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of whole grain bread
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add fresh spinach and sauté until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix the sautéed spinach with feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives.
- Spread the mixture evenly on one slice of bread and top with the other slice.
- Place the sandwich in the skillet and grill until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute feta cheese with a plant-based alternative.
- Feel free to add other Mediterranean ingredients like artichokes or roasted red peppers.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Spinach Grilled Cheese, Grilled Cheese, Vegetarian Sandwich, Healthy Lunch