Zucchini Grilled Cheese: The Easy Indulgence You’ll Love
A delicious twist on classic grilled cheese that incorporates zucchini for a healthier indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 4 slices bread of choice
- 4 slices cheese (like cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Place the zucchini slices in the skillet and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Remove zucchini and set aside. In the skillet, place two slices of bread, add cheese slices, then the cooked zucchini, and top with another slice of cheese and bread.
- Cook until the bottom bread is golden brown, then flip and add the remaining butter to the skillet. Cook until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to add additional toppings like tomatoes or herbs for more flavor.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg