Turkish · Lunch
Toasted Cheese Sandwich (Low-Calorie)
A grilled Turkish-style tost built on whole wheat bread with reduced-fat cheddar cheese, tomato, and oregano, pan-toasted with minimal olive oil to keep calories under 400 while maintaining the melted, griddled sandwich identity.
$3
5 minsPrep
8 minsCook
13 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
379Calories
23.9gProtein
18.8gFat
31.5gCarbs
2.1gSugar
5.2gFiber
855mgSodium
65mgChol
11.2gSat Fat
420mgPotassium
1035mgCalcium
2.8mgIron
1mcgVitamin B12
4.5mgVitamin C
vegetarian
gluten-free-adaptable
low-calorie
low-cholesterol
high-fiber
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Lay the bread slices on a board and lightly brush one side of each slice with the olive oil.
2
Build
Layer the cheese and tomato onto the unbuttered side of one bread slice, season with oregano, black pepper, and salt, then close with the second slice, oiled side out.
3
Toast
Place the sandwich in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and press gently with a spatula; cook 3 to 4 minutes until the underside is golden brown and cheese softens.
4
Toast
Flip and cook 3 to 4 minutes over medium-low heat, pressing occasionally, until both sides are golden and cheese fully melts.
5
Plate
Cut the sandwich diagonally and serve warm.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 4 slices120g whole wheat bread
- 12 oz339g reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp10g olive oil
- 44 tomato slices (80g)
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp dried oregano
- a pinch of black pepper
- a pinch of salt
