Merry Grilled Cheese

Merry Grilled Cheese

Upgraded and healthy grilled cheese sandwich!

Essential Pregnancy Nutrients:

Protein: Cheese

Fiber: Whole-grain bread, Spinach

B Vitamins: Whole-grain bread

Folate: Spinach, Beets

Antioxidants: Beets

Calcium: Cheese

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Merry Grilled Cheese

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sliced beets
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • About 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 3-4 basil leaves (optional)
  • 4 slices of whole-grain bread
  • 1 cup or 1 bunch of spinach
  • butter

 

Servings: 2 sandwiches

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss beets in olive oil and some sea salt. Spread on a parchment-lined baking pan. Roast for 15 minutes (or use already peeled refrigerated beets).

2. Load bread with beets, shredded mozzarella, torn basil pieces, and spinach. Top with the other slice of bread.

3. Heat skillet on medium and add some butter (or oil). Cook the sandwiches until toasty and melted, about 3 minutes on each side.

4. Enjoy!

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