# Veggie-Packed Grilled Cheeses This Tasty Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwich Reinvents a Classic Lunch By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-07-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-grilled-cheese-sandwich References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/christinebyrne/squash-the-haters) & [staceyhomemaker](http://www.staceyhomemaker.com/zucchini-and-avocado-grilled-cheese/) This zucchini and avocado grilled cheese sandwich indicates how you can add a little green to a standard lunch staple. Created by the blog Stacey Homemaker, the recipe is quick and easy to put together as well. In addition to avocado and zucchini, the garlicky and crispy sandwich is also packed with tomato, spinach and a pesto spread. This really takes the avocado grilled cheese sandwich to new heights and transforms a midday meal you've probably had a million times before. To make your own, you will need [multigrain bread, havarti cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-sandwich), garlic powder and either grape seed or olive oil. Stacey used a Misto oil sprayer to coat the sandwich before placing in a [George Foreman Grill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-bodega-sour). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Healthier Grilled Cheese:** Opportunity to create grilled cheese sandwiches using healthier ingredients like avocado, zucchini, and spinach. - **Green Lunch Options:** Opportunity to add more green and plant-based options into traditional lunch recipes. - **Gourmet Sandwiches:** Opportunity to elevate classic sandwiches with gourmet ingredients like pesto and havarti cheese. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Innovation opportunities for restaurants and food companies to incorporate healthier and gourmet grilled cheese options into their menus. - **Healthy Eating:** Opportunity for health-focused brands and meal delivery services to offer veggie-packed grilled cheese sandwiches as a healthy lunchtime option. - **Kitchen Appliances:** Opportunity for kitchen appliance manufacturers to develop specialized grilling devices or innovative oil sprayers for making gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avocado-Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocheese.md) - [Flavorful Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castello-cheese.md) - [Branded Grilled Cheese Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-restaurant.md) - [Salad-Inspired Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caprese-grilled-cheese.md) - [Bloody Mary Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloody-mary-grilled-cheese.md) - [Remixed Italian Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/di-stefano-mozz.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Grilled Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchables-grilled-cheesies.md) - [Veggie-Made Avocado Oil Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-health-veggie-snacks.md) - [Premade Gourmet Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-grilled-cheese.md)