Veggie Melt Recipe
If you think vegetarian food is boring, this Veggie Melt will shatter that delusion. Picture crispy bread stuffed with melty cheese, caramelized onions, and colorful veggies that actually taste like something. It’s like a flavor-packed protest against bland health food stereotypes. Fresh produce meets molten cheese in a rebellious culinary love affair. Skip the sad salad and take your taste buds on this cheesy veggie adventure instead.
Veggie Melt Recipe
A crispy, cheesy sandwich loaded with vibrant, flavorful veggies. Delicious enough to make even meat lovers reconsider their life choices.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of bread multigrain or sourdough
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 small red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 small red onion sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter for grilling
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the veggies: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Cook until soft, about 6 minutes.
- Add flavor: Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drizzle balsamic glaze for a punch of flavor. Cook for another minute.
- Assemble the sandwich: Layer sautéed veggies, spinach, and mozzarella cheese between two bread slices. Repeat for the second sandwich.
- Grill the melt: Butter the outside of each sandwich. Place on the skillet over medium heat. Cook for 4 minutes per side until golden.
- Serve: Slice in half and serve while the cheese is gloriously gooey.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 450
- Total Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Vitamin A: 30%
- Vitamin C: 45%
- Calcium: 20%
- Iron: 15%
- Magnesium: 10%
Additional Notes/Tips:
- Cheese Choices: Mozzarella melts beautifully, but gouda or sharp cheddar add bolder flavors.
- Veggie Variations: Zucchini and cherry tomatoes also work wonders in this recipe.
- Bread Hacks: Sourdough crisps up best, but gluten-free options work if that’s your jam.
- Serving Suggestion: Pair with tomato soup for ultimate comfort food vibes.
