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Healthy Pesto Grilled Cheese Recipe

This Healthy Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich is full of flavor, and so easy to make. It's healthy, simple, delicious, and a family favorite that everyone will enjoy. If you are not a pesto lover, you just might be, after you take a bite of this beauty.
Serving3
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons pesto sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 6 slices whole wheat bread
  • 6 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 2 avocados, pit removed and sliced
  • 1½ cups baby spinach leaves

Equipment

Instructions

  • Spray frying pan or griddle with non stick cooking spray and preheat to medium temperature.
  • In a bowl, mix together pesto and mayo.
  • Spread pesto mixture onto 3 slices of bread.
  • Top three slices of bread with cheese, sliced avocado, and spinach.
  • Top each sandwich with remaining three slices of bread, and place onto griddle/pan.
  • Let cook for about 3 minutes or until cheese begins to melt and bread turns golden, flip sandwich and repeat on same side.

Notes

Side Dish Ideas:
  • soup
  • salad

Nutrition

Calories: 561 kcal · Carbohydrates: 37 g · Protein: 23 g · Fat: 38 g · Saturated Fat: 11 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 47 mg · Sodium: 701 mg · Potassium: 918 mg · Fiber: 13 g · Sugar: 5 g · Vitamin A: 2061 IU · Vitamin C: 18 mg · Calcium: 383 mg · Iron: 3 mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Main Course