Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Pizza-inspired Grilled Cheese
Serving Amount
Ingredients
4 slices whole wheat bread
butter-flavored spray oil
6 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
1⁄4 cup jarred tomato pasta sauce
1 tomato, very thinly sliced
1 tsp. fresh Italian herbs such as oregano and basil, or
1 Tbsp fresh italian herbs
Instructions
Step 1
Spray one side of the bread slices with butter-flavored spray.
Step 2
Place a skillet over low to medium/low heat. Immediately add 2 slices of bread with the sprayed side-down.
Step 3
Spread pasta sauce on one of the pieces of bread followed by cheese slices and the thin tomato slice, cover with the other piece of toast and flip the sandwich over.
Step 4
Continue sautéing, flipping once, until both sides are golden brown and cheese is melted. Top with Italian herbs. Cut in half diagonally to serve. Enjoy!
