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Open Faced Italian Grilled Cheese

  • 5 Mins

    Prep Time

  • 4-5 Mins

    Cook Time

  • 1

    Serving

  • 229 Calories
  • 9g Fat
  • 26g Carbs
  • 14g Protein
Recommended For:

Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis

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Ingredients

  • 1 Serving
  • 229 Calories
  • 9g Fat
  • 26g Carbs
  • 14g Protein
  • 9-10 Mins Total Time
  • 1 oz Mozzarella Cheese Slices OR 2 Tbsp Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 Slice Sourdough Bread
  • ¼ Cup Oven Roasted Italian Tomatoes
  • 1-2 Fresh Basil Leaves, or Sprinkle of Dried Basil
Recipe Created by Meijer Registered Dietitians, Beth Eggleston and Emily Parsell

Nourishment Note

Mozzarella Cheese

Mozzarella cheese provides the body with calcium, an important mineral for those with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are an excellent source of many nutrients, including folate and vitamin A, both of which are especially important for those with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Instructions

  • 1 Serving
  • 229 Calories
  • 9g Fat
  • 26g Carbs
  • 14g Protein
  • 9-10 Mins Total Time
  • 1

    Heat Oven Heat oven to “Broil” setting.

  • 2

    Layer Mozzarella Layer cheese on the slice of sourdough bread.

  • 3

    Broil Place in oven, on a baking sheet, and broil for 4-5 minutes.

  • 4

    Remove and Garnish Remove from oven and top with Oven Roasted Italian Tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.

Recipe Created by Meijer Registered Dietitians, Beth Eggleston and Emily Parsell

What You’ll Need

  • Measuring Cup

  • Spoon

  • Baking Sheet

Allergen Swap

  • GGluten

    Use gluten-free bread

  • DDairy

    Use a dairy-free cheese, such as vegan cheese

Remission Remix

  • Use Whole Grain Bread

    Swap sourdough bread for a slice of whole grain bread.

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