Grilled Cheese with Avocado
A vegan grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with creamy avocado slices and melted dairy-free cheese, grilled to golden perfection for pure plant-based indulgence.
Ingredients
For the Sandwich:
- 4 slices of bread whole wheat or sourdough
- 1 ripe avocado sliced
- 4 slices vegan cheese or ½ cup shredded vegan cheese
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter or margarine
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes optional but bold
- ¼ teaspoon lime juice
For Serving:
- Tomato soup or vegan mayo dip
Instructions
- Slice the avocado and drizzle with lime juice to prevent browning.
- Spread vegan butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Place one slice, buttered side down, on the skillet.
- Add vegan cheese, avocado slices, salt, and chili flakes.
- Top with the second slice, buttered side up.
- Grill 3–4 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Flip carefully and cook the other side until the cheese melts beautifully.
- Slice diagonally and serve hot with your favorite dip.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 345
- Total Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 9 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin E: 16%
- Vitamin K: 14%
- Folate: 13%
- Potassium: 15%
- Calcium: 10%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Add sliced tomato or spinach for extra freshness.
- Use sourdough for a perfectly crisp texture.
- For a smoky twist, sprinkle paprika or vegan bacon bits.
- Press with a lid while grilling for extra melty goodness.
- Pairs beautifully with chilled lemonade or spicy tomato soup.