Braai Broodjie

A Braai Broodjie is a South African grilled cheese sandwich. This recipe is packed with cheese, tomato, onion, and uses low-GI bread.

Cuisine: BRAAI TIME – HEALTHY SIDE DISHES
Cook Time: 5 minutes prep time, plus time on the braai to reach desired crispiness and colour
Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 slices low-GI bread (white or whole wheat)
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 30g grated cheese, low-fat or mozzarella are preferred
• 1 slice fresh onion rings
• Fresh basil leaves, optional
• 2 tsp. light margarine 
• Salt and pepper to taste or dried herbs of choice

Instructions

1. Spread 1 tsp. of the margarine on each slice of bread. 
2. Top the side without margarine with the sliced tomatoes.
3. Flavour with salt and pepper or dried herbs of choice. 
4. Now top with the onions and cheese (or basil leaves if preferred) and close sandwich (margarine side on the outside).
5. Put in a braai grid or braai bag or directly on a braai with the margarine side on outside. Once browned, turn and braai other side till brown (preferably not black as burnt food is carcinogenic).
6. Serve warm.

Top up your meal

• Top up the meal with salad or vegetables. ½ sandwich = 1 serving as 1 slice of bread = 15 – 20g carbs.
• These braai broodjies can be stored in the fridge and reheated the next day.