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Grilled Cheese with Peaches

Grilled Cheese with Peaches

Grilled Cheese with Peaches on a plate
Makes: 4 Servings
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Preparation Time: 3 minutes

This grilled cheese packs an unexpected twist with the sweetness of canned peaches! Not only is this sandwich a quick and easy lunch, but also a fun way to add more fruit and veggies to your day.

Ingredients

  • 8 slices whole grain bread, thin slice
  • 1 15-oz can of peaches, drained
  • 8 slices reduced fat cheddar cheese
  • 1 10-oz bag spinach
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Heat the 4 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
  2. Place 4 slices of whole grain bread in the pan.
  3. Layer (in this order) one slice of cheese, a handful of spinach, 4 to 6 peach slices, another slice of cheese, and a slice of bread on top of each original slice of bread.
  4. After 4 to 5 minutes, flip each sandwich and cook another 4 to 5 minutes.

Notes

Try this recipe with other leafy greens, such as arugula, and other cheeses.

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Source:

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 358
Total Fat 15 g
Saturated Fat 6 g
Cholesterol 32 mg
Sodium 555 mg
Carbohydrates 34 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 20 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 445 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 592 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 358
Total Fat 15 g
Saturated Fat 6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.4 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 32 mg
Carbohydrates 34 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 20 g
Minerals
Calcium 445 mg
Potassium 592 mg
Sodium 555 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 114 mg
Phosphorus 359 mg
Selenium 28 mg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 273 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.6 mcg
Vitamin C 17 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 321 mcg
Folate 86 mcg
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 37 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1 cups
Fruit 1/2 cups
Grains 1 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 1/4 cups