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Grilled Tomato and Cheese Sandwiches
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Source:
Meals That Heal from Prevention® (2001) p. 151
  14 ratings : 2 reviews

Grilled Tomato and Cheese Sandwiches

A time-honored favorite for the big “kids” in the kitchen. From Prevention Healthy Cooking.
Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:20 min
makes:4 servings

8slices multigrain bread
8slices low-fat Jarlsberg or Cheddar cheese
1large tomato, cut into 8 slices
2roasted red peppers, halved
12large leaves fresh basil
1.Coat both sides of the bread with olive oil-flavored cooking spray. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the bread on 1 side for 2 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Do this in batches, if necessary. Remove from the pan.
2.Arrange 4 of the slices, toasted side up, on a work surface. Top with the cheese, tomato, peppers, and basil. Top with the remaining bread slices, toasted side down.
3.Carefully place the sandwiches in the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes per side, or until toasted and the cheese melts.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 300 (Calories from Fat 80); Total Fat 9g (Saturated Fat 4 1/2g, Trans Fat 1/2g); Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 540mg; Total Carbohydrate 32g (Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 13g); Protein 22g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 80%; Vitamin C 90%; Calcium 45%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
MyPyramid Servings 1/2 c Vegetables, 1 1/2 c Dairy, 2 oz-equivalents Grains
©Copyright 2008, Rodale, Inc.

 
 
 
2 Reviews

 

Loved this...
I didn't have the olive oil spray so I just used regular olive oil. I really loved it and was hooked for it the whole weekend. I broke up the pieces of basil into smaller pieces, I loved this so much. Will definetly make this again, my husband even liked it but next time I'm going to try some different toppings.
Posted at 9:51 AM on September 10 2007 by , Norfolk VA

 

This was a delicioius dish. We enjoyed it with a cup of cream of chicken soup. It made a complete meal and very tasty. Will make this again definitely.
Posted at 8:01 PM on July 9 2007 by , Moore SC