Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Note: This recipe is especially for kids with diabetes, but can be a nutritious part of almost anyone’s diet.

This classic dish is a yummy way to get some calcium into your diet.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. light cheddar cheese

• 2 slices whole-wheat bread

• 1½ tsp. light margarine

• 2 tbsp. egg substitute

• 1 tbsp. skim milk

Utensils:

• measuring cup

• stove (you’ll need help from your adult assistant)

Directions:

• Place cheese on one slice of bread. Top with remaining bread slice.

• In a shallow bowl, combine egg substitute and skim milk.

• Melt margarine in a large nonstick skillet.

• Dip sandwich in egg mixture.

• Cook sandwich for 3 minutes on each side or until golden.

Serves: 1

Serving size: 1 sandwich

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

284 calories

15 g protein

14 g fat

7 g sat. fat

25 g carbohydrate

3 g fiber

31 mg cholesterol

595 mg sodium

278 mg calcium

1.9 mg iron

Diabetic exchanges:

1½ carbohydrate exchanges

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Variations and suggestions:

Delicious with tomato soup. Consider adding fresh tomato slices to the sandwich before cooking.

Source: kidshealth.org

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