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.