Easy Cheesy Vegan Spinach Pesto Grilled Cheese
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
13 mins
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Servings
1 sandwich
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Calories
492 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Cheesy Vegan Spinach Pesto Grilled Cheese
Description
The Easy Cheesy Vegan Spinach Pesto Grilled Cheese starts by lightly sautéing fresh spinach with vegan buttery spread, seasoned with salt and pepper. The spinach is layered with vegan pesto and Daiya Swiss slices between two slices of bread. The bread’s outsides are brushed with vegan buttery spread or coconut oil for a crisp and golden crust once grilled. Cooking in a pan with heat pressed down and covered helps the vegan cheese melt thoroughly while the bread toasts evenly.
This sandwich has a contrast of textures between the crispy toasted bread and gooey vegan cheese, enriched with the herbal flavor of pesto and the fresh earthiness of spinach. It’s a plant-based take on a classic comfort food, fitting for lunch or light dinners.
To enhance the cheese's meltiness, warming the sandwich briefly in a microwave after grilling can create a better cheese pull. Nutrition info can vary, so adjust servings as needed. This grilled cheese is customizable by bread type and vegan spread preference.
Ingredients
- 1 spinach chopped, handful, fresh
- 1-2 TBSP vegan buttery spread as needed, of choice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 lices bread your favorite variety
- 2 TBSP vegan pesto of your favorite
- 2 Daiya Swiss style slices
Instructions
- First sauté your spinach on medium-high heat with a little buttery spread or oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
- Spread pesto on each slice of bread.
- Top one slice with Daiya Swiss Style Slices and sautéed spinach, then top with the other slice, pesto side down.
- For an extra golden crust, spread the outside of each slice of bread with vegan buttery spread or coconut oil.
- Next heat a pan to medium heat with some extra buttery spread or coconut oil. Once hot, add your sandwich.
- Use a spatula to press down on the grilled cheese, and feel free to pop a clear pot lid on top to help melt the slices. Before flipping, add a little more spread/oil if your pan is dry. Pop your lid back on if you're using one and grill each side until golden brown with a melty center.
Notes
- Sauté spinach on medium-high heat with vegan buttery spread, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Spread vegan pesto evenly on each bread slice before assembling.
- Use medium heat and cover the pan while grilling to help the vegan cheese melt fully.
- For a better melt and cheese pull, briefly microwave the grilled sandwich for about 15 seconds before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1sandwich
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 492kcal | 25% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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