Grilled Cheese with Grilled Asparagus and Goat Cheese

This delicious grilled cheese sandwich is made with whole wheat bread, butter, crumbled goat cheese and grilled asparagus spears for a healthy twist on a classic favorite! It takes just 10 minutes to prepare and cook for a quick meal or snack any time!

Cooking Equipment:

Skillet or griddle, spatula or turner

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Cuisine:

American

Keywords:

Grilled cheese, asparagus, goat cheese, sandwich

Meal:

Main Course/Snack

Cooking Method:

Grilling/Toasting

Dietary Restrictions:

Vegetarian/Gluten Free (if using gluten free bread)

Servings:

Ingredients:

2 slices of whole wheat bread

2 tablespoons of butter, melted

2 ounces of goat cheese, crumbled

4 spears of asparagus, trimmed and grilled

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat a skillet over medium heat.

Spread the melted butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place the slices in the skillet butter-side down.

Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over one slice of bread. Top with the grilled asparagus spears.

Place the other slice of bread on top, butter-side up. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy on both sides.

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition:

Calories – 300; Fat – 12g; Carbohydrates – 28g; Protein – 14g; Sodium – 450mg

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Did You Know?

The state of Rhode Island is famous for its clam cakes, which are similar to doughnuts but made with clam meat.