High-Protein Cabbage Grilled Cheese is a delicious dish. This sandwich contains whole-wheat bread, cabbage shreds, yellow onion, cheddar cheese, & apples. We have to use whole-wheat bread and cheddar cheese, so this sandwich becomes suitable for a high-protein diet if required. This sandwich requires cooking & it gets prepared in 40 minutes. These sandwiches are perfect to have in the cooler months when you want a warm & comforting meal. High-Protein Cabbage Grilled Cheese is served with tomato soup, lentil soup, vegetable salad, & cottage cheese. Store the leftover cabbage filling in the fridge for 4 days & avoid freezing the assembled sandwich.
STATS:
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Duration: Twenty-five minutes
- Total Duration: Forty minutes
- Portion Size: 1 sandwich
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
- Portions: 4
- Course: Lunch, Dinner
TOOLS:
- Wooden spoon
- Large skillet
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Spatula
- Grill pan
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. caraway seeds
- 1 large yellow onion
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups cabbage shreds
- 1 tbsp. red-wine vinegar
- 8 slices whole-wheat bread
- 2½ tbsp. mayonnaise
- 4 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 4 slices sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 large Granny Smith
INGREDIENT NOTES:
OLIVE OIL:
- We have to utilize the olive oil to sauté the vegetables & enhance the flavor of the sandwich. It will also provide good flavor & help to cook the onions & cabbage properly.
CARAWAY SEEDS:
- Add the caraway seeds to offer a warm & light nutty taste in the sandwich. It will nicely pair with the cabbage & onions and give the grilled cheese a delicious taste.
YELLOW ONION:
- We have to use the yellow onion to add a natural sweet taste & rich flavor to the sandwich. It balances the flavor of tangy mustard & sharp Cheddar cheese.
SAVOY CABBAGE:
- Include the cabbage shreds to add fiber, vitamins, & volume to the sandwich. It has soft leaves & a light flavor, which softens quickly at the time of cooking, adding intense taste.
RED-WINE VINEGAR:
- Add the red-wine vinegar to brighten the flavor of cabbage & provide acidity. It will also stabilize the rich taste of cheese & mayonnaise.
WHOLE-WHEAT BREAD:
- We have to utilize the whole-wheat bread to add extra fiber & protein, and it makes the sandwich filling & satisfying. We have to use firm slices, so they become crispy and don’t fall apart.
MAYONNAISE:
- Add the mayonnaise to create a crispy & golden-brown crust on the bread. It will also provide richness & pairs nicely with the creamy melted cheese.
COUNTRY-STYLE DIJON MUSTARD:
- Use the country-style Dijon mustard to provide a tangy & flavorful taste in the sandwich. It pairs nicely with the Cheddar cheese & apple slices.
SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- Include the sharp Cheddar cheese to provide protein & a rich, strong flavor. It melts nicely during grilling & makes the sandwich creamy & satisfying.
APPLE:
- Add the Granny Smith to offer a fresh & crunchy taste in the sandwich. These apples will offer the tangy taste, & they pair with the warm cabbage and melted cheese. Include the Honey crisp apples instead to add a natural sweet taste.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add the olive oil to the pan & warm it on medium flame.
- Include the caraway seeds and cook for around thirty seconds till they become aromatic.
- Now include the onion slices and salt and cook for 8 to 10 minutes till it gets soft & caramelized lightly.
- Put the cabbage shreds and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes till they get soft.
- Pour the red wine vinegar, & cook for one more minute, then put on the shelf.
- Now apply the mayonnaise on a side of every bread slice, and then apply the Dijon mustard on the other side.
- Add the cheddar cheese slices to the bread, then add the cabbage mix, then the slices of apple.
- Now put the bread slices over it and heat the grill.
- Now grill the sandwiches for three to four minutes till it gets golden and crisp.
- Then make the half of sandwich with knife & serve warm.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SOUPS:
- Tomato Soup
- Lentil Soup
- Roasted Vegetable Soup
SALADS:
- Mixed Green Salad
- Greek Salad
- Cucumber Salad
- Coleslaw
VEGETABLES & SIDES:
- Pickled Vegetables
- Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
- Baked Potato Wedges
- Dill Pickle Spears
PROTEIN SIDES:
- Cottage Cheese
- Greek Yogurt Dip
FRUITS:
- Fruit Salad
- Grapes
TIPS:
- We have to cook the onion over a slow flame so it gets caramelized better.
- Strain the excess moisture from the cabbage, then assemble so the sandwich remains crisp.
- Shred the cheddar cheese fresh so it melts better.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the cabbage filling to the separate box and store for 4 days. Don’t store the sandwich; assemble it fresh.
FREEZER:
- Include the cabbage mixture in the box and freeze for 2 months. Don’t freeze the assembled sandwich because the texture will change.
FAQs:
Will I utilize the green cabbage?
- Yes, we would easily utilize the green cabbage to make this dish, but it requires some extra time to get soft.
Which cheese works nicely instead of cheddar?
- Add Gouda, Monterey, Havarti, Swiss, or Provolone instead, as they melt nicely.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Total Carbs: 40 g
Calories: 445 kcal
Net Carbs: 34 g
Fiber: 6 g
Servings: 4
Protein: 18 g
Fat: 24 g
Calcium: 0.32 g
Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Iron: 0.003 g
Vitamin A: 0.00012 g
Sodium: 0.82 g
Potassium: 0.48 g
