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Healthy Pesto Grilled Cheese Recipe

This Healthy Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich is full of flavor, and so easy to make. It's healthy, simple, delicious, and a family favorite that everyone will enjoy. If you are not a pesto lover, you just might be, after you take a bite of this beauty.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy lunch, grilled cheese, healthy lunch, Pesto Recipes
Servings: 3
Calories: 561kcal

Equipment

  • frying pan / griddle
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons pesto sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 6 slices whole wheat bread
  • 6 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 2 avocados pit removed and sliced
  • cups baby spinach leaves

Instructions

  • Spray frying pan or griddle with non stick cooking spray and preheat to medium temperature.
  • In a bowl, mix together pesto and mayo.
  • Spread pesto mixture onto 3 slices of bread.
  • Top three slices of bread with cheese, sliced avocado, and spinach.
  • Top each sandwich with remaining three slices of bread, and place onto griddle/pan.
  • Let cook for about 3 minutes or until cheese begins to melt and bread turns golden, flip sandwich and repeat on same side.

Notes

Side Dish Ideas:
  • soup
  • salad

Nutrition

Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 701mg | Potassium: 918mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2061IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 383mg | Iron: 3mg