American · Lunch
Grilled Cheese (Low-Calorie)
A lightened grilled cheese built on whole wheat bread with reduced-fat cheddar and low-fat cottage cheese for creaminess. The outside toasts in a nonstick pan brushed with olive oil rather than buttered, keeping calories lower while holding a crisp golden crust, finished with chives and black pepper.
$2
5 minsPrep
7 minsCook
12 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
308Calories
21.4gProtein
13.9gFat
26.8gCarbs
5.1gSugar
4.9gFiber
669mgSodium
56mgChol
7.9gSat Fat
185mgPotassium
342mgCalcium
2.1mgIron
0.4mcgVitamin B12
1.8mgVitamin C
vegetarian
egg-free
low-calorie
high-fiber
low-cholesterol
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
On a board, brush one side of each whole wheat bread slice lightly with olive oil so the oiled faces sit against the pan.
2
Build
Lay reduced-fat cheddar on the dry side of one slice, spread cottage cheese over it, scatter black pepper and chives, then top oiled-side out.
3
Toast
Set the sandwich oiled-side down in a cold nonstick skillet, bring to medium heat, and toast 3 to 4 minutes until the underside is golden and crisp.
4
Plate
Flip and toast the second side over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes until golden, then transfer to a board, cut on the diagonal, and serve.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 4.2 oz120g reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 2.8 oz80g low-fat cottage cheese
- 4 slices112g whole wheat bread
- 2 tsp2 tsp olive oil
- 2 pinch2 pinch black pepper
- 2 tsp2 tsp chives
