Meal kit that 3% heavier than the average meal kit meal and ranks in the 1th percentile for protein.
Protein1/5
Lightness4/5
Ease3/5
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Nutrition per serving
Protein4% · 6g
Carbs18% · 25g
Fat78% · 48g
1.1g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by Purple Carrot. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
📊 How this meal stacks up
Benchmarked against every meal in our database
Protein rank
1th pctl
More protein than 1% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
1.1g /100cal
Leaner than 0% of meals
vs Meal Kit average
3% heavier
This550
Avg532
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✕ High protein✓ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal
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Allergens & dietary
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Dietary✓ <600 Calories✓ Vegan
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Ingredients
fresh basil
2oz oz spinach
1clove clove garlic
cup almonds
tomato
nectarine
2oz oz baby arugula
4g piece sourdough bread
2tbsp tbsp follow your heart vegenaise
cup shredded vegan mozzarella, shredded
cup shredded vegan cheddar, shredded
2tsp tsp white balsamic vinegar
2tbsp tbsp
salt and pepper
allergens
How to make it
1
Make the pesto: Rinse and dry all produce. In a food processor, combine the basil, spinach, garlic, and almonds. Pulse 3 to 4 times to mix everything together. Turn processor on high, and with motor continuously running, slowly add 2 tbsp olive oil and blend, scraping down the sides as necessary
2
Prep the extras: Thinly slice the tomato. Slice the nectarine and add to a medium bowl with the arugula.
3
Begin to build: Lay the sourdough bread out on a cutting board. Spread the Vegenaise on one side of all four pieces of bread and then flip over. Spread the basil pesto on 2 of the pieces.
4
Continue to build: Sprinkle the mozzarella on two of the pieces of bread and layer on the sliced tomato. Sprinkle tomato with salt and pepper. Sprinkle on the cheddar and gently close up your sandwiches.
5
Cook the grilled cheese: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sandwiches and cook until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. If your bread is getting too dark but the cheese hasnu2019t melted yet, simply lower your heat.
6
Letu2019s plate: Add the white balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the arugula. Toss salad to combine. Cut the pesto grilled cheese in half and and serve alongside the arugula nectarine salad. Enjoy!
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fresh basil2oz oz spinach1clove clove garliccup almondstomatonectarine2oz oz baby arugula4g piece sourdough bread2tbsp tbsp follow your heart vegenaisecup shredded vegan mozzarella, shreddedcup shredded vegan cheddar, shredded2tsp tsp white balsamic vinegar2tbsp tbspsalt and pepperallergens
How to Cook
Step 1
Make the pesto: Rinse and dry all produce. In a food processor, combine the basil, spinach, garlic, and almonds. Pulse 3 to 4 times to mix everything together. Turn processor on high, and with motor continuously running, slowly add 2 tbsp olive oil and blend, scraping down the sides as necessary
Step 2
Prep the extras: Thinly slice the tomato. Slice the nectarine and add to a medium bowl with the arugula.
Step 3
Begin to build: Lay the sourdough bread out on a cutting board. Spread the Vegenaise on one side of all four pieces of bread and then flip over. Spread the basil pesto on 2 of the pieces.
Step 4
Continue to build: Sprinkle the mozzarella on two of the pieces of bread and layer on the sliced tomato. Sprinkle tomato with salt and pepper. Sprinkle on the cheddar and gently close up your sandwiches.
Step 5
Cook the grilled cheese: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sandwiches and cook until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. If your bread is getting too dark but the cheese hasn’t melted yet, simply lower your heat.
Step 6
Let’s plate: Add the white balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the arugula. Toss salad to combine. Cut the pesto grilled cheese in half and and serve alongside the arugula nectarine salad. Enjoy!
Strawberry Grilled Cheese Sandwiches is a Meal Kit meal from Purple Carrot. The recipe format follows Purple Carrot's standard approach of pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
A sandwich is a dish typically consisting variously of meat, cheese, sauces, and vegetables used as a filling between slices of bread, or placed atop a slice of bread; or, more generally, any dish in which bread serves as a container or wrapper for another food type. The sandwich began as a portable, convenient food in the Western world, and over time it has become prevalent worldwide. [1]
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⏱️ Est. time: 40 min
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
🌱 Vegan
⚠ Not ideal for
High-protein requirements
How to make it
Read through the recipe card and gather all ingredients before you start cooking.
Wash and prep all vegetables, chop, dice, or mince as directed on the included recipe card.
Cook proteins and main components following the step-by-step instructions included with your delivery.
Prepare any sauces, dressings, or garnishes per the recipe card.
Plate and serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers within 2 hours in an airtight container.
Strawberry Grilled Cheese Sandwiches is a Purple Carrot meal
Purple Carrot delivers weekly meals across the US.
Which meal service offers Strawberry Grilled Cheese Sandwiches?
Strawberry Grilled Cheese Sandwiches is offered by Purple Carrot. Read the full Purple Carrot review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how Purple Carrot compares to competitors.
Is Strawberry Grilled Cheese Sandwiches <600 calories?
Strawberry Grilled Cheese Sandwiches is tagged as <600 Calories, Vegan on the Purple Carrot menu. For specific allergen details, refer to the card included with your delivery.
How long does Strawberry Grilled Cheese Sandwiches take to prepare?
Strawberry Grilled Cheese Sandwiches is made in 5 steps. Estimated active time is about 40 minutes based on the recipe instructions.
