Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delicious Broccoli Melt recipe. A warm and cheesy sandwich filled with flavorful sautéed broccoli, it’s a perfect meal for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
Broccoli Mixture:
- 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Assembly:
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Broccoli: Steam or blanch broccoli florets until tender, then chop finely.
- Sauté Vegetables: Cook onion in olive oil until softened, then add garlic, red pepper flakes, and broccoli.
- Season: Add salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to the broccoli mixture.
- Cheese Mixture: Combine cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses in a bowl.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Butter bread slices, layer broccoli mixture and cheese between slices, then grill until golden.
- Serve: Slice sandwiches in half and enjoy while warm.
Notes
- You can substitute sourdough with whole grain bread or ciabatta.
- Enhance the sandwich with cooked bacon or ham.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or basil add extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
