Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwich
I have created the best vegan grilled cheese sandwich filled with the melty, gooey goodness of dairy-free cheese nestled between perfectly toasted bread!
Servings: 6
Calories: 288kcal
Ingredients
- ½ recipe fajita veggies
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 12 slices dairy free cheese of choice
- 12 slices bread of choice , gluten-free if needed
- vegan butter or oil , to brush on bread (optional)
- vegan ranch dressing , to coat bread (optional)
Instructions
- Brush the outside of the bread slices with butter or oil, optional for extra crisp.
- Coat the inside of the bread slices with ranch, optional for extra flavor.
- Place 6 of the slices with the outsides down, then layer with 1 slice of cheese.
- Separate the veggies and spinach among the 6 slices.
- Top with one more slice of cheese. You can put an extra slice in between veggie layers for extra cheesiness.
- Top with the last 6 slices of bread, keeping the buttered or oiled side on top.
- Grill on a hot pan on low for 2-3 minutes, then flip and grill another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted. If you used oil or butter, watch it closely so it doesn’t burn.
- Devour!
Notes
- Choose a vegan cheese brand that melts well! Not all vegan cheese are created equal, and some cheeses don't really give you that traditional grilled cheese flavor or texture. My personal favorite for this recipe is Daiya, but if you can't find that, the Whole Foods brand of sliced vegan cheddar works, and as a 3rd runner up - Chao.
- Cook Low And Slow: Cooking your sandwich too fast on high heat can burn the bread before the cheese has time to melt. I stick to medium or medium-low and let the sandwich crisp slowly, it’s worth it!
- Don't Overstuff: It’s tempting to pile on tons of veggies, but if there’s too much filling, the cheese won’t melt properly and the bread might not stay crisp. I keep the layers balanced, enough filling for flavor, but not so much that it becomes hard to flip.
- Chop Veggies Finely: This works really well for younger kids or picky eaters, but I also find it makes the texture of the grilled cheese better too because the smaller veggies blends really nicely with the cheese & bread.
- Preheat Before Grilling: A properly preheated pan helps the bread get golden brown faster without drying it out. I always give my pan a minute or two to heat before placing the sandwiches in.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 552mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g