My family likes grilled cheese sandwiches, but I can never do a simple grilled cheese sandwich and they should know that by now. Thankfully they enjoyed this sandwich and I enjoyed the addition of healthy broccoli.
Broccoli Turkey Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Ingredients:
- 1 cup small broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup finely diced turkey
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 slices wheat bread
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Directions:
- Place broccoli in a small microwave safe bowl and pour water over top. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until tender.
- Drain the water and chop into smaller pieces.
- In a large bowl combine the steamed broccoli, diced turkey, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese.
- Divide the mixture between four slices of bread and place another slice of bread on top.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium low heat. Add in 1 tablespoon olive oil and tilt pan to evenly coat with the oil.
- Immediately place in the sandwiches and cover with a lid. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until bottom is golden brown.
- Carefully lift out sandwiches and add remaining tablespoon olive oil tilting pan to again coat with oil.
- Flip sandwiches and place back in pan. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until bottom is golden brown.
Serves: 4
Calories: 424
Total Fat: 26.8g
Saturated: 10g
Polyunsaturated: 2g
Monounsaturated: 5g
Trans: 0g
Cholesterol: 67.5mg
Sodium: 723.9mg
Potassium: 10mg
Total Carbs: 23.6g
Dietary Fiber: 2.7g
Sugars: 2.2g
Protein: 25.3g
Vitamin A: 9%
Vitamin C: 0.3%
Calcium: 52.3%
Iron: 6.5%
*The nutritional information will vary slightly depending on the brands you use.
*Adapted from Cooking Classy.
