Grilled Cheese with Tomato
This Grilled Cheese with Tomato is what happens when comfort food meets class — gooey, golden, and just the right kind of dramatic. It’s melty vegan cheese hugging juicy tomato slices between buttery, toasted bread. Basically, it’s self-care with grill marks. The crispy edges crunch, the warm tomato bursts, and suddenly, adulting feels optional. Perfect for lazy lunches, rainy evenings, or emotional support meals. It’s nostalgic yet modern, cheesy yet wholesome, and so easy, you’ll feel like a kitchen goddess without breaking a sweat. Grab your skillet — lunch just got an upgrade.
Grilled Cheese with Tomato
A crispy, buttery vegan grilled cheese sandwich layered with fresh tomatoes and melty vegan cheese — simple, satisfying, and made for comfort lovers.
Ingredients
For the Sandwich:
- 4 slices of bread sourdough or whole wheat
- 4 slices vegan cheese or ½ cup shredded vegan cheese
- 1 large tomato thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter or margarine
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried basil or oregano
For Serving:
- Vegan ketchup or tomato soup optional but perfect
Instructions
- Spread vegan butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Heat a skillet on medium heat.
- Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, on the pan.
- Layer with vegan cheese, tomato slices, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Top with the second bread slice, buttered side up.
- Grill for 3–4 minutes until the bottom turns golden.
- Flip and toast the other side until the cheese melts beautifully.
- Remove from pan, slice diagonally (because presentation matters), and serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 18%
- Calcium: 10%
- Iron: 9%
- Vitamin A: 12%
- Potassium: 15%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Add pesto or vegan mayo for extra richness.
- Roast the tomato slices first for deeper flavor.
- Use sourdough for a crispier texture and sassier bite.
- Serve with soup for the full “cozy café lunch” fantasy.
- Feeling fancy? Sprinkle chili flakes and call it gourmet.
