Roasted Tomato Whole Wheat Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese sandwiches are a popular comfort food in the United States, with variations found in many different cuisines around the world.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Roasted Tomato Whole Wheat Grilled Cheese

Cooking Method: Grilling, Roasting Cuisine: American Courses: Comfort Food, Lunch, Sandwich Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 2 Calories: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 slice Whole Wheat Bread
• 2 medium Tomato
• 4 slice Cheddar Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 pinch Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Slice the tomatoes into thick slices.
3. Place the tomato slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Roast the tomatoes in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are soft and slightly caramelized.
5. While the tomatoes are roasting, spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
6. Place 2 slices of bread, butter side down, in a skillet over medium heat.
7. Top each slice of bread with a slice of cheddar cheese.
8. Once the cheese starts to melt, remove the skillet from the heat.
9. Remove the roasted tomatoes from the oven and place them on top of the cheese.
10. Top with the remaining slices of bread, butter side up.
11. Return the skillet to the heat and cook the sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
12. Remove from the heat and let the sandwiches rest for a few minutes.
13. Slice the sandwiches in half and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.