Mealtime Makeover: Grilled Cheese
Whole-grain bread, reduced-fat cheese, and no frying make this favorite sandwich nutritious. Goes great with a glass of skim milk and some low-sodium tomato soup. And this no-stove-needed recipe is one kids can make it on their own!
Prep time: 5 minutes
What you need:
This Recipe's ingredients:
- 2 slices whole-wheat or whole-grain bread (at least 3 grams of fiber per slice)
- 2 slices of reduced-fat American cheese
Traditional Recipe's ingredients:
- 2 slices white bread
- 2 slices American cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
What to do:
- Toast bread.
- Add cheese slices to one slice of bread.
- Top with other slice of bread.
- Wrap sandwich in paper towel.
- Microwave on HIGH for 20 seconds or until cheese is melted (do not overcook).
Nutritional analysis (per serving):
This Recipe:
- 298 calories
- 21g protein
- 10g fat
- 5.4g sat. fat
- 31g carbohydrate
- 6g fiber
- 26mg cholesterol
- 1203mg sodium
- 704mg calcium
- 5.4mg iron
- 120mcg folic acid
Traditional Recipe:
- 380 calories
- 16g protein
- 24g fat
- 15g sat. fat
- 25g carbohydrate
- 1g fiber
- 62mg cholesterol
- 1184mg sodium
- 359mg calcium
- 2mg iron
- 120mcg folic acid
Serves: 1
Serving size: 1 sandwich
Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.
Variations and suggestions:
Add tomato slices between cheese slices before microwaving to sneak in an extra vegetable serving.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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