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Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Sandwich

3/26/20

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This Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a delicious, healthy lunch idea filled with avocado, spinach, sprouts, havarti and mozzarella! 

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Ingredients in green goddess grilled cheese

This green goddess grilled cheese is a tasty lunch idea and twist on your fave sandwich! This recipe serves two people, but you can easily double the ingredients to serve more. Here's what you need:

  • Whole grain bread
  • Havarti and mozzarella cheese
  • Spinach
  • Alfalfa sprouts
  • Avocado
  • Tomatillo or green tomato

Ingredient substitutions

The above toppings are only suggestions for these grilled cheese sandwiches; you can add anything you have kicking around the house! Here are some other ideas:

Bread – I prefer whole grain bread to keep these sandwiches nutritious and healthy, but you can use any type of bread or even use tortillas to create quesadillas/wraps!

Cheese – I prefer white cheeses for this recipe as havarti and mozzarella melt easier, but you can use whatever type of cheese you'd like. White cheddar and Swiss are also great options.

Veggies – Feel free to use which green veggies you have on hand! Thinly sliced asparagus or finely chopped broccoli would also be great additions. You don't have to use a green tomato either – a red one works just fine, or you can leave the tomato out altogether.

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How to make these sandwiches

These healthy grilled cheese sandwiches are SO easy to make! Here's how to make them:

  1. Add thinly sliced avocado to your first slice of bread, then add one cheese slice. Add the rest of the veggies, then add another cheese slice.
  2. From there, melt butter in a skillet, then fry the assembled sandwiches for about 5 minutes each side. Make sure to closely monitor your sandwich and not crank the heat too high to make sure your sandwich doesn't burn. A great tip for melting the cheese completely is to place a lid on top of the skillet while frying.
  3. Once your grilled cheese is finished, slice in half then serve with your fave sides. I usually serve with ketchup and pickles, and sometimes a side of soup!

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Frequently asked questions

Here are some frequently asked questions when it comes to these grilled cheese sandwiches. Add any questions of your own in the comments and I will add them in this post!

Why is my grilled cheese soggy?

You will want to let your bread develop a crispy side when frying in your skillet. Make sure to let it sit for at least 3-5 minutes before flipping. Using a medium-low temperature will prevent your sandwich from burning while melting your cheese and making your bread crispy. You'll also want to avoid overstuffing the sandwich with fillings.

Can you meal prep grilled cheese?

Technically you could, but leftover grilled cheese is never as good as fresh. Leftover sandwiches will last for about 3 days in the fridge so you can always make some ahead of time and then reheat in a skillet once ready to eat.

Which cheese is best?

You'll want a good quality cheese that melts well, such as havarti, mozzarella, Swiss, cheddar or moneterey jack.

Can you eat grilled cheese on a diet?

Yes you can! This grilled cheese clocks under 500 calories, and when you're trying to lose weight you should typically (although of course this varies) eat between 300-500 calories for each meal. This is right in line with what you should be aiming for. Plus, with all the veggies, you can be sure you're getting a nutrient-dense meal.

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Storing and reheating leftovers

You likely won't have any leftover sandwiches as this recipe only serves two, but if you do, you can store your extra sandwiches in the fridge up to 3 days. The cheese will get a bit slimy if you try to keep them for any longer than this and the bread will get soggy so you will want to eat your leftovers quickly.

That said, if you do have leftovers, you can reheat in a skillet over med-low heat for 5-10 minutes. Use the same method as when you cooked your grilled cheese for the first time, adding a lid to the skillet to melt the cheese. Frying on the stovetop will help to make the bread crispy again.

Unfortunately, you cannot freeze grilled cheese sandwiches.

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Green Goddess Grilled Cheese

Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a delicious, healthy lunch idea filled with avocado, spinach, sprouts, havarti and mozzarella! 
4.78 from 9 votes
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Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado, green goddess, grilled cheese
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 495kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 4 slices whole grain bread
  • 1/2 avocado thinly sliced
  • 1 tomatillo or green tomato thinly sliced
  • 2 slices each havarti and mozzarella cheese
  • Handful baby spinach
  • Handful alfalfa sprouts
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Pickles & ketchup to serve

Instructions

  • Place sliced avocado on top of each slice of bread. Top with 1 slice havarti cheese. Top with tomatillo, then 1 slice mozzarella cheese. Add spinach, then top with 2 more slices havarti. Finally, add sprouts and last 2 slices of mozzarella. Top with final slice of bread
  • Meanwhile, butter a large frying pan and melt butter over low-medium heat.
  • When butter is melted, place each sandwich in the pan, and cover with fitting lid.
  • Cook for approx. 5 minutes per side and continue cooking and flipping until cheese is fully melted. Serve and enjoy with pickles and ketchup.

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 794mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1232IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 448mg | Iron: 3mg

This Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a delicious, healthy lunch idea filled with avocado, spinach, sprouts, havarti and mozzarella! #grilledcheese #greengoddess #sandwiches This Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a delicious, healthy lunch idea filled with avocado, spinach, sprouts, havarti and mozzarella! #grilledcheese #greengoddess #sandwiches This Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a delicious, healthy lunch idea filled with avocado, spinach, sprouts, havarti and mozzarella! #grilledcheese #greengoddess #sandwiches

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Comments

  1. Natasha @ Salt and Lavender says

    March 23, 2016 at 11:31

    5 stars
    This looks amazing, Taylor!! LOVE green goddess anything.

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      March 23, 2016 at 17:29

      Thank you Natasha!! I was so inspired by the selection of sandwiches on Pinterest I thought that it was about time for me to have my own!

      Reply
  2. Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says

    March 23, 2016 at 23:19

    I love everything about this recipe! I am such a sandwich person! I can’t wait for the farmer’s market to open back up. I never thought to use tomatillos on a sandwich, but I am addicted to those things so I guess what I’ll be trying out as soon as I can get them fresh again!

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      March 26, 2016 at 15:04

      Thanks so much Michelle!! I know I absolutely can’t WAIT for fresh outdoor farmer’s markets in the summer. The warm weather can’t get here fast enough!

      Reply
  3. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    March 24, 2016 at 08:21

    What a flavorful grilled cheese–I love everything about it.

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      March 26, 2016 at 15:02

      Thanks Kristen!

      Reply
  4. Mande says

    March 25, 2016 at 22:51

    I’ve seen tomatillos at our grocery stores but have never bought one. This just might make me!

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      March 26, 2016 at 15:00

      They’re such a unique veggie, you’ll love them!

      Reply
  5. Jenna @ A Savory Feast says

    March 29, 2016 at 14:54

    Oooh this sandwich looks wonderful! I’ve been making grilled cheese pretty often lately with Udi’s gluten free bread. Adding some of these green ingredients would make it much better for me!

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      April 9, 2016 at 12:52

      Thanks Jenna!! I’ll have to try that brand out – I don’t normally eat a lot of bread because I find it very filling so gluten free may be a good alternative for me to try!

      Reply
  6. Kate says

    April 6, 2016 at 16:47

    5 stars
    Absolutely loved this – so delicious and plausibly healthy.

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      April 9, 2016 at 13:11

      Woo hoooo. Glad you loved it and thanks for commenting!!!

      Reply
  7. Daren says

    May 2, 2016 at 01:51

    5 stars
    This recipe says “someone should marry you”. I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      May 13, 2016 at 09:38

      Hahahaha thanks Daren!

      Reply
  8. Sadie says

    January 21, 2021 at 12:01

    4 stars
    So yummy!

    Reply

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