Call it a gourmet grilled cheese with apples or a simple apple and cheddar panini (technically, it's a panino, not a panini!), this sandwich is just plain tasty. It's a simple recipe with just apples, cheese and honey mustard, but I think you'll find that both kids and adults love this gourmet grilled cheese panini.
Vegetarian apple cheddar panini recipe courtesy US Apple Association
Ingredients:
- 8 slices whole grain bread
- 1/2 cup low-fat honey mustard
- 2 apples, sliced thin
- 8 ounces low-fat Cheddar cheese, sliced thin
Preparation:
Preheat panini press on medium heat. If you don't have a panini press, you can use a non-stick skillet or a George Foreman grill.
Lightly spread honey mustard evenly over each slice of bread. Layer apple slices and cheese over 4 slices of bread, using about 1/2 apple and 2 ounces of cheese for each sandwich. Top each with remaining bread slices.
Lightly coat panini press with cooking spray. Grill each sandwich for 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese has melted and bread has toasted.
Remove from pan and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Makes 4 vegetarian panini sandwiches.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories: 280
Total fat: 6g
Saturated fat: 2.5g
Calories from fat: 190
Protein: 18g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Dietary Fiber: 12g
Sodium: 570mg
