Grilled Cheese with Roasted Peppers
A vegan grilled cheese sandwich layered with smoky roasted bell peppers and gooey dairy-free cheese, toasted to perfection for a bold, flavorful bite.
Ingredients
For the Sandwich:
- 4 slices of bread sourdough or ciabatta work great
- 1 large red bell pepper roasted and sliced
- ½ cup shredded vegan cheese or 4 slices vegan cheese
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter or margarine
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
For Serving:
- Vegan pesto or tomato soup optional but heavenly
Instructions
- Roast the red pepper over open flame or bake at 425°F for 15 minutes until charred.
- Peel, slice, and set aside.
- Spread vegan butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Heat skillet over medium heat.
- Place one slice, buttered side down, on the skillet.
- Add vegan cheese, roasted pepper slices, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Top with the second bread slice, buttered side up.
- Grill 3–4 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Flip carefully and cook until cheese melts beautifully.
- Slice diagonally and serve warm with soup or dip.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 340
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 9 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 40%
- Vitamin A: 20%
- Calcium: 11%
- Iron: 9%
- Magnesium: 8%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Add caramelized onions or spinach for extra flavor depth.
- For more crunch, sprinkle vegan parmesan on the buttered sides before grilling.
- Mix red, yellow, and orange peppers for a colorful twist.
- Pair with spicy tomato soup or a cool iced tea.
- Pro tip: roast extra peppers — you’ll want this again tomorrow.