Spinach Feta Protein Grilled Cheese: A Healthy Delight!
A delicious, healthy grilled cheese sandwich made with spinach, feta cheese, and egg whites, perfect for a nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices whole wheat bread
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup low-fat feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- In a nonstick pan over medium heat, scramble egg whites with spinach until eggs are set and spinach is wilted.
- Layer scrambled egg and spinach mixture and the feta cheese evenly between two slices of whole wheat bread. Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
- Spread unsalted butter over the outer sides of each sandwich. Place in a preheated nonstick pan and cook on both sides until bread is golden and crisp and cheese is warmed through, about 3–4 minutes per side.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of feta cheese to taste.
- For an extra crunch, add sliced tomatoes or avocado.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg