Ingredients:
- 4 slices of bread (your choice of type)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- Butter or olive oil for spreading
- Optional: sliced tomatoes or roasted red peppers for extra flavor
Instructions:
- 1. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- 2. Spread butter or olive oil on one side of each slice of bread.
- 3. Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on the skillet.
- 4. Sprinkle half of the feta cheese evenly over each slice of bread.
- 5. Layer the spinach leaves over the cheese.
- 6. If desired, add sliced tomatoes or roasted red peppers on top of the spinach.
- 7. Sprinkle the remaining feta cheese over the spinach.
- 8. Place the remaining slices of bread on top, buttered side facing up.
- 9. Cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
- 10. Remove from the skillet and let them cool for a minute before slicing.
- Here's a breakdown of some of the key nutrients you'll find in a Feta Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Spinach:
Macronutrients:
- Carbohydrates: Found in the bread, providing energy.
- Protein: Present in the feta cheese, contributing to muscle repair and growth.
- Fat: From the butter or olive oil used for grilling and the cheese, providing energy and aiding in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
Micronutrients:
- Calcium: Found in the feta cheese, important for bone health.
- Vitamin A: Present in the spinach, crucial for vision, immune function, and skin health.
- Vitamin K: Also found in spinach, essential for blood clotting and bone health.
- Iron: Spinach is a good source of iron, important for oxygen transport in the blood.
- Folate: Spinach contains folate, necessary for DNA synthesis and cell growth.
- Vitamin B12: Found in feta cheese, important for nerve function and the production of red blood cells.
