Do you enjoy scrumptious vegan sandwiches? You must try this nutritious vegan grilled cheese that is made with natural ingredients. Avocado, spinach, and sprouts are sandwiched between cashew mayo and a nutritious homemade cheese sauce to create the best vegan grilled cheese sandwich ever! For the entire family, prepare this whole-food plant-based dish.
Ingredients
- 4 slices whole-grain bread
- 1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (optional, for color)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
- 4 slices vegan cheese (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for grilling)
Instructions b
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric powder (if using), salt, and pepper. Pulse until you get a slightly chunky, spreadable mixture resembling a hummus texture. This will be your vegan cheese spread.
- Take two slices of whole-grain bread and spread the vegan cheese mixture on one side of each slice.
- Layer the baby spinach leaves, tomato slices, and vegan cheese slices on one of the bread slices. Top with the other bread slice, spread side down, to form a sandwich.
- In a skillet or griddle, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Place the vegan grilled cheese sandwich on the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread becomes golden brown and crispy, and the vegan cheese inside melts.
- Once both sides are grilled to your desired level of crispness, remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it cool for a moment before slicing it in half.
- \Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy vegan grilled cheese sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 400-450 kcal
- Protein: 18-20g
- Fat: 15-18g
- Carbohydrates: 50-55g
- Fiber: 10-12g
- Sugar: 5-8g
- Sodium: 600-700mg
