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Healthy Garlicky Sweet Potato Spinach Sandwiches

This healthy sandwich recipe layers golden sweet potato rounds, sautéed spinach, and creamy Havarti cheese for a warm, savory meal. Perfect for a nourishing lunch, these healthy grilled cheese sandwiches are packed with greens and simple comfort.
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Active Time 30 minutes
Course Sandwich
Cuisine American-Inspired
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet with tight-fitting lid
  • Rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil divided
  • 1 small sweet potato about 6 ounces, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch-thick rounds
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 cups baby spinach about 3 ounces
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 slices good-quality whole wheat bread
  • 3 ounces shredded Havarti cheese about ¾ cup or 4 thin deli slices
  • 1 tablespoon light butter spread or unsalted butter softened

Instructions
 

  • Cook the sweet potatoes: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot (but not smoking), lay the sweet potato slices in a single layer. Cover and let them cook for 3 minutes. Flip the slices, season with salt and pepper, and pour in the water (use caution as it may splatter). Cover again and allow them to steam for 5 more minutes until fork-tender. Set them aside.
  • Sauté the spinach: Add the remaining teaspoon of oil to the same skillet. Toss in the spinach, then sprinkle the garlic powder and nutmeg over the top. Quickly stir the spinach with a rubber spatula to coat it evenly in the spices. Cook just until wilted, about 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  • Assemble and grill the sandwiches: On one slice of bread, layer ¼ of the cheese, half of the sweet potato slices, half of the spinach, and another ¼ of the cheese. Top with a second slice of bread. Repeat with the remaining ingredients for the second sandwich. Grill each sandwich in a clean skillet as you would a traditional grilled cheese, following your preferred method, until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted.

Notes

  • Make sure your skillet is clean before toasting the assembled sandwiches to prevent burning any leftover spices or oil.
  • You can swap in other greens like kale or arugula, or use a different cheese like mozzarella or provolone for a twist.
  • This sandwich pairs well with a bowl of tomato soup or a fresh salad for a full meal.
Keyword easy veggie sandwich, healthy recipes, healthy sandwich recipes, nutritious lunch ideas, spinach and sweet potato sandwich, vegetarian grilled cheese
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