The ultimate vegan grilled cheese sandwich that will make your mouth water! This recipe is 100% plant-based and contains simple ingredients. Homemade vegan cheese meets flavorful veggies and delicious sandwich bread. No cashews and no blender are needed for this quick vegan snack!
Check the easy step-by-step process shots in the blog post above.
Cook the carrot
Slice one large carrot lengthwise into strips (about 1/4 inch or 0.6 cm thick).
Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a skillet. Once hot, add the carrot slices. Sprinkle some salt on top.
Add 4-5 tbsp of vegetable broth or water after a few minutes to avoid burning.
Cook with a lid on over medium heat until tender, about 12-15 minutes (adding more broth/water if needed). Flip halfway through.
Spinach/onion mixture
At the same time, heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a different pan and add the diced onion. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until nicely browned.
Add all spices, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and spinach. Turn off the heat after 60 seconds and set the pan aside.
Assemble the sandwiches
Drizzle 4 slices of bread from both sides with a little oil and sprinkle some garlic powder on top. Heat them up in a pan or on the grill for a few minutes.
Top two slices of bread with a heaped tbsp of the vegan cheese sauce.
Then add the spinach, onion mixture, followed by the carrot slices.
Add another layer of vegan cheese sauce and finally, top with the other slice of bread.
Cook on medium heat in a skillet or on the grill for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip and cook for 2-3 minutes more, then remove from pan. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe serves 4. Nutrition facts are for one serving. Calculated with "Udi's GF Sandwich Bread" and my vegan cheese sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Amount per Serving
Calories
261
% Daily Value*
Fat
15.5
g
24
%
Carbohydrates
24.2
g
8
%
Fiber
4.4
g
18
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
5.3
g
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.