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Kale Pesto Avocado Grilled Cheese

Hearty, cheesy, nutritious and filled with plenty of greens! Can be served for lunch or dinner for the entire family!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bunch kale stems removed and leaves chopped
  • 8 lices whole wheat bread
  • 2 avocados halved, seeded, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup pesto homemade or store-bought

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add garlic to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in kale until bright green and wilted, about 3-4 minutes; set aside.
  2. Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the top and bottom of the waffle iron or coat with nonstick spray.
  3. Working in batches, place bread slices into the waffle iron. Top with kale, avocado, mozzarella, pesto and remaining bread slices.
  4. Close gently and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately.