Kale and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese

Health score
26%
Kale and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese
45 min.
4
187kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying twist on the classic grilled cheese, you'll love this Kale and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese recipe! It's the perfect blend of rich flavors and comforting textures that will make your taste buds dance.

Imagine biting into perfectly browned, multigrain bread, enveloping gooey raclette and finely grated Parmesan cheese, all while savoring the caramelized sweetness of red onions and the earthy goodness of kale. Each element complements the others beautifully, creating a harmonious balance that elevates this dish beyond a simple sandwich.

This recipe is not just about indulgence; it’s also a side dish that can bring a nutritious touch to your meal, packed with vitamins from the kale and healthy fats from the cheese. The process of caramelizing the onions adds a depth of flavor that transforms ordinary ingredients into a gourmet experience right at home.

Whether served alongside a warm bowl of soup or as a delightful addition to a picnic spread, these grilled cheese sandwiches are bound to impress family and friends alike. So, gather your ingredients, sharpen your knife, and get ready to create a delicious masterpiece that will keep you coming back for more!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • teaspoons canola oil 
  • 0.9 cup cheese shredded
  • medium kale 
  • 0.1 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • ounce multigrain bread 
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese divided finely grated
  • medium red onions red cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • teaspoon red wine vinegar red

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • pot

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 30
  2. Bring a small pot of water to a boil; add kale.
  3. Remove from heat; let stand 4 minutes or until kale is bright green.
  4. Drain; rinse kale under cold water until cool. Pat leaves dry.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add oil; swirl to coat.
  7. Add onion, pepper, and salt. Cook 10 minutes or until onion is tender and browned, stirring frequently.
  8. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar, tossing to coat. Coarsely chop onion.
  9. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat 1 side of each bread slice with cooking spray. Working with 2 slices at a time, arrange bread in pan, sprayed side down. Cook 1 1/2 minutes or until bread begins to brown.
  10. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan on 1 bread slice in pan. Top with 1 kale leaf, one-fourth of onion mixture, and about 1/4 cup raclette. Top with other toasted bread slice.
  11. Transfer sandwich to a baking sheet. Repeat procedure with remaining 6 bread slices, Parmesan, 3 kale leaves, onion mixture, and raclette.
  12. Bake sandwiches at 300 for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories187kcal
Protein20.65%
Fat59.2%
Carbs20.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53.67
Glycemic Load
3.21
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
10.791304380997%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
5.35mg
Kaempferol
5.51mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
13.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:187.44kcal
9.37%
Fat:12.49g
19.22%
Saturated Fat:6.02g
37.59%
Carbohydrates:9.57g
3.19%
Net Carbohydrates:7.72g
2.81%
Sugar:2.86g
3.18%
Cholesterol:28.97mg
9.66%
Sodium:374.51mg
16.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.81g
19.61%
Vitamin K:46µg
43.81%
Calcium:301.58mg
30.16%
Vitamin A:1397.39IU
27.95%
Phosphorus:193.91mg
19.39%
Vitamin C:14.35mg
17.39%
Manganese:0.32mg
15.76%
Selenium:10.61µg
15.16%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.46%
Zinc:1.34mg
8.95%
Fiber:1.84g
7.37%
Folate:25.9µg
6.47%
Magnesium:24.28mg
6.07%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.03%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.62%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.01%
Potassium:163.25mg
4.66%
Vitamin E:0.67mg
4.48%
Iron:0.58mg
3.23%
Copper:0.06mg
2.76%
Vitamin B3:0.54mg
2.69%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.58%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.2%
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