Grilled Cheese with Fresh Pico de Gallo
Grilled Cheese with Fresh Pico de Gallo pairs gooey provolone with a bright, lime-kissed mix of tomato, onion, and cilantro. The buttery, crisp bread contrasts with the juicy pico for a fresh Tex-Mex twist that’s tangy and satisfying. Serve it for lunch or a casual dinner, especially alongside a warm bowl of tomato soup.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Cheese with Fresh Pico de Gallo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix together.
- 2
Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Arrange the bread, buttered side down, on a work surface. Place one slice of provolone cheese on each bread slice, then spoon pico de gallo onto five of the bread-and-cheese slices. Top each pico de gallo layer with the remaining bread-and-cheese slices, buttered side up.
- 3
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook each sandwich in the hot skillet until golden brown and the cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Calories 356.5 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 15.75 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 29.39 g 11%
- Total Fat 18.65 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 10.55 g High 53%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 47.63 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 598.57 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 1.96 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.94 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 380.14 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 2.27 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 248.07 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 61.44 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 6.25 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.2 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grilled Cheese with Fresh Pico de Gallo is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Cilantro, Lime, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 356.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Cheese with Fresh Pico de Gallo?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Grilled Cheese with Fresh Pico de Gallo made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Cilantro, Lime, Salt & Pepper, Sliced Provolone Cheese. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Grilled Cheese with Fresh Pico de Gallo?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Cheese with Fresh Pico de Gallo?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 356.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Cheese with Fresh Pico de Gallo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Grilled Cheese with Fresh Pico de Gallo healthy?
- Grilled Cheese with Fresh Pico de Gallo has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 356.5 calories and 15.75 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 598.57 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.55 g (53% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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