Grilled Cheese with Spinach
A golden, crispy vegan grilled cheese sandwich filled with sautéed spinach and melted dairy-free cheese — rich, comforting, and sneakily wholesome.
Ingredients
For the Sandwich:
- 4 slices bread whole wheat or sourdough
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 4 slices vegan cheese or ½ cup shredded vegan cheese
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter or margarine
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
For Serving:
- Tomato soup or chili flakes optional but iconic
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté spinach until wilted.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and garlic powder, then remove from heat.
- Spread vegan butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Place one slice, buttered side down, on a skillet over medium heat.
- Layer vegan cheese, spinach, and the second bread slice, buttered side up.
- Grill 3–4 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Flip carefully and cook the other side until cheese melts beautifully.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 12%
- Iron: 14%
- Vitamin A: 18%
- Vitamin K: 22%
- Folate: 10%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Add sliced tomato or avocado for extra freshness.
- For extra crispiness, sprinkle vegan parmesan on the buttered side before grilling.
- Swap spinach for kale if you’re feeling bold.
- Pair with a creamy tomato soup for ultimate comfort.
- Use sourdough for that perfect crunchy exterior.