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Grilled Cheese with Peaches
This grilled cheese packs an unexpected twist with the sweetness of canned peaches! Not only is this sandwich a quick and easy lunch, but also a fun way to add more fruit and veggies to your day.
25 gprotein per serving
377calories per serving
4servings
3 minutes prep, 10 minutes cooktime
Ingredients
- 8 slices whole grain bread
- 1 15-oz can of peaches, drained
- 8 slices low-fat cheddar cheese
- 7 1/2 cups spinach
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
Directions
- Heat the 4 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Place 4 slices of whole grain bread in the pan.
- Layer (in this order) one slice of cheese, a handful of spinach, 4 to 6 peach slices, another slice of cheese, and a slice of bread on top of each original slice of bread.
- After 4 to 5 minutes, flip each sandwich and cook another 4 to 5 minutes.
Notes
Try this recipe with other leafy greens, such as arugula, and other cheeses.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 376.5 |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Total fat | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 47 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Added sugars | 11 g |
| Sodium | 719 mg |
| Calcium | 468 mg |
| Potassium | 1055 mg |
| Iron | 6 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
Source: USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. Published by MyPlate Kitchen, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and public domain. Reproduced as published, nutrition as MyPlate calculated it. The archived page.