Simple is sensational with this delicious, healthy, grilled cheese sandwich! The avocado really adds a wonderful buttery flavor. It’s terrific for a quick lunch or dinner. I’ve even enjoyed it for breakfast! One grilled sandwich has 245 calories, 11 grams of fat and 7 Blue WW Freestyle SmartPoints, and 7 Green. Each sandwich is packed with 6 grams of fiber!
Ingredients
- 1 sandwich thin, I used Oroweat 100% whole wheat or use your favorite sandwich thin
- ½ teaspoon light butter
- 2 tablespoons avocado, mashed (about ¼ avocado)
- Salt and pepper, if desired
- 1 large slice tomato
- 1 slice (¾ oz) Lite Jarlsberg (reduced-fat Swiss cheese) or your favorite, see shopping tips
Instructions
- Spread the outside of each piece of sandwich thin with ¼ teaspoon butter. Spread the inside bottom of ½ sandwich thin with mashed avocado. Sprinkle top of avocado with a little salt and pepper, if desired. Add tomato slice and cheese. Top remaining sandwich thin.
- In a nonstick pan, add sandwich and cook for 2 minutes on medium-high heat. Using a spatula, turn over and continue to cook for about 1-2 minutes until browned on each side.
- Remove to plate.
Notes
Makes 1 sandwich
Shopping Tips
I used Jarlsberg Lite (reduced-fat Swiss cheese) and found it at Trader Joe’s. Many supermarkets sell this type of cheese. Or use ¾ oz of your favorite reduced-fat cheese, sliced or shredded.
WW Freestyle Points 7-Blue
WW SmartPoints 7-Green
WW POINTS PLUS 7
Shopping Tips
I used Jarlsberg Lite (reduced-fat Swiss cheese) and found it at Trader Joe’s. Many supermarkets sell this type of cheese. Or use ¾ oz of your favorite reduced-fat cheese, sliced or shredded.
WW Freestyle Points 7-Blue
WW SmartPoints 7-Green
WW POINTS PLUS 7
| SKINNY FACTS: for 1 sandwich 245 calories, 11g fat, 2g sat. fat, 8mg chol, 11g protein, 32g carbs, 6g fiber, 252mg sodium, 3g sugar |
Skinny Facts
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 11gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 252mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gBlue Smart Points: 7Green Smart Points: 7Plus Points: 7
