4.9 from 24 votes
Vegan Green Goddess Grilled Cheese
Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 641 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 handfuls of baby kale or baby spinach
- 2-3 tablespoons vegan butter (I used Earth Balance)
- 4 lices of rustic hearty bread
- 3-4 tablespoons Vegan Pesto
- 10 pickled or roasted jalapeño slices
- 4 lices of vegan cheese
- 1/2 ripe avocado, sliced thinly
- 1/2 cup micro greens or broccoli sprouts
- 2 tablespoons shredded vegan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of vegan butter (or olive oil) and sauté the baby kale or baby spinach with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes until wilted. Set aside.
- For one sandwich, place one slice of bread on a cutting board or plate. Top the bread with 2 slices of vegan cheese, followed by half of the avocado, half of the jalapeño slices, half of the sautéed kale, and half of the sprouts or micro greens.
- Take another slice of bread and spread with 1-2 tablespoons of pesto. Place that slice on top of the sandwich fillings, with the pesto side facing down on top of the sandwich fillings.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of vegan butter. Once it has melted, add the prepared sandwich.
- Use a spatula to press down on the grilled cheese for 10 seconds, and then cover the skillet with a lid to help melt the cheese. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom of the sandwich has a golden crust. Add additional vegan butter to the pan if necessary to help the second side obtain a golden crust. Flip the sandwich and press down on the sandwich again and repeat the process.
- Once the second side of the sandwich is golden, transfer sandwich to a cutting board and slice in half or quarters. Repeat with the remaining ingredients and two slices of bread for a second grilled cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
641kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
867mg
(36%)
Potassium
531mg
(15%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
3501IU
(70%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 641
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 641kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 867mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 531mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 3501IU | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.