Garlic butter zucchini grilled cheese with melty dairy-free cheese. A crispy vegan sandwich that’s quick, savory, and satisfying.
🧾 Ingredients
- 4 slices bread of choice
- 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1½ tbsp vegan butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 slices vegan cheese
- ½ tsp dried oregano or basil
- Pinch of salt and pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ First, mix vegan butter with minced garlic in a small bowl.
2️⃣ Next, spread garlic butter on one side of each bread slice.
3️⃣ Then, heat a skillet over medium heat and place two bread slices butter-side down.
4️⃣ Meanwhile, layer vegan cheese, zucchini slices, salt, pepper, and herbs on top.
5️⃣ After that, add remaining cheese and top with second bread slices, butter-side up.
6️⃣ Next, cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and melty.
7️⃣ Finally, remove, slice, and serve warm.
💡 Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, sauté zucchini first.
- Alternatively, add tomato or spinach.
- For crunch, use sourdough bread.
- Additionally, sprinkle nutritional yeast.
- Lastly, serve with tomato soup.
🌟 Benefits of Garlic Butter Zucchini Grilled Cheese
First, zucchini adds fiber and moisture.
Moreover, it’s dairy-free and cholesterol-free.
Additionally, garlic supports immunity.
Furthermore, it’s quick and filling.
In addition, it’s budget-friendly.
Lastly, it’s kid-approved comfort food.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Sandwich – Approximate)
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Calcium: 180mg
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
To begin, skip garlic if sensitive.
Then, use mild vegan cheese.
Additionally, cut into triangles.
Finally, serve with fruit or fries.
