WW Zucchini-Crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are healthy and delicious. This sandwich has 240 kcal in per serving. They are prepared in 38 minutes, perfect to prepare for quick dinner or lunch. It contains shredded zucchini, eggs, whole wheat flour, reduced-fat mozzarella cheese shreds, seaasonings, grated Parmesan cheese, cooking spray, light cheddar cheese, and reduced-fat mozzarella cheese. Serve this dish with tomato basil soup, roasted carrots, green beans, or salsa. WW Zucchini-Crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwiches stores properly, perfect to prepare for meal prep.
STATS:
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Course: Main
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Cooking Time: 18 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring spoons
- Box grater
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Plate
- Measuring cups
- Clean kitchen towel
- Non-stick skillet
- Knife
- Cutting board
INGREDIENTS:
ZUCCHINI CRUST:
- Half cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 cups shredded zucchini
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Half tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Half cup whole wheat flour
- Cooking spray
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Quarter tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
FILLING:
- Four slices light cheddar cheese
- 4 slices reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ZUCCHINI:
- Zucchini will make the foundation of this sandwich & keep the sandwiches juicy. Zucchini offer fiber & nutrients in dish and may use shredded bottle gourd instead if required.
EGGS:
- They bind the ingredients & hold the shape properly. Eggs offers protein and make the crust sturdy while cooking. You may use chia eggs instead for this purpose.
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR:
- Flour gives structure & absorb the extra moisture of zucchini. You may use chickpea flour instead for this purpose.
REDUCED-FAT SHREDDED MOZZARELLA:
- Add the mozzarella cheese to provide good texture and flavor and also offer the good melt. It should be shredded fresh for the best results.
COOKING SPRAY:
- Use the cooking spray to brown the sandwiches and also make the dish light and offer low calories. We would also utilize the avocado oil instead.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, wash the zucchini then grate it with box grater.
- Put the zucchini shred in towel & eliminate addtional liquid.
- Add eggs, mozzarella, dry zucchini, Parmesan, seasonings, & whole wheat flour in the vessel.
- Mix the ingredients & heat the pan on moderate flame, then coat with cooking spray.
- Put the zucchini mixture into eight uniform portions and flatten them into quater inch thick rounds.
- Now cook the zucchini for 5 minutes on both sides, then put one slice of cheddar and mozzarella on top.
- Include the extra zucchini crusts & put the sandwiches in the pan.
- Cook the sandwiches for 3 minutes from each side, then cool for two minutes.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Garden Salad
- Caesar Salad
- Greek Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Spinach Strawberry Salad
- Arugula Salad
SOUPS:
- Tomato Basil Soup
- Roasted Red Pepper Soup
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- Vegetable Soup
- Minestrone Soup
- Creamy Cauliflower Soup
VEGETABLE:
- Steamed Broccoli
- Steamed Green Beans
- Steamed Asparagus
- Steamed Mixed Vegetables
- Steamed Sugar Snap Peas
- Steamed Spinach
DIPS:
- Greek Yogurt Ranch
- Marinara Sauce
- Salsa
- Tzatziki
- Hummus
- Avocado Yogurt Dip
FRUIT:
- Mixed Berries
- Apple Slices
- Grapes
- Orange Segments
- Melon Cubes
- Pineapple Chunks
SIDES:
- Dill Pickles
- Pickled Red Onions
- Bread and Butter Pickles
- Pickled Cucumbers
- Kimchi
- Pickled Carrots
PROTEIN:
- Grilled Chicken Breast
- Turkey Meatballs
- Grilled Shrimp
- Baked Salmon
- Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Grilled Tofu
DRINKS:
- Sparkling Lemon Water
- Unsweetened Iced Tea
- Cucumber Mint Water
- Fresh Lemonade
- Herbal Tea
- Iced Green Tea
TIPS:
- Squeeze the zucchini properly, then cook to make it crispy.
- Cool the crust properly then assemble the sandwich for good results.
- Cook the rounds on a moderate flame to make the crust brown.
- Don’t overfill the sandwiches so it get flip easily.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the sandwiches in the box & store for three days.
FREEZER:
- Wrap the slices separately and freeze for two months.
FAQs:
Will I prepare the sandwich in advance?
- Yes, prepare the zucchini crust before the requirment and assemble when required.
Why my crust falls apart?
- You don’t properly squeeze the zucchini so the cust falls.
Could I bake the crust instead?
- Yes, bake the crust for twenty-five minutes at 400°F instead.
Are extra vegetables good to include in the dish?
- Yes, add the mushrooms, spinach, or roasted peppers to make it more delicious.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net Carbs: 10 grams
Iron: 1.4 mg
Total Carbs: 13 grams
Vitamin A: 720 IU
Calories: 240 kcal
Fiber: 3 grams
Calcium: 330 mg
Protein: 18 grams
Sodium: 530 mg
Potassium: 560 milligrams
Weight Watcher Points: 5 Points