Open Sandwich My Way! Recipe

Baked Beans have been a camping favorite, it seems, from the beginning of time…..but with this recipe, we take them to a whole new level. An Uncle of our’s introduced it to our family years ago and with a few tweaks and changes, it has been our family favorite “quick lunch” for many many years. Using Vegetarian Baked Beans makes it a super healthy, protein packed, lunch for vegetarians. With a few adjustments, it is a winner with kids as well. This visually appealing open sandwich, with its perfect blend of sweet, tang and spice, is sure to please everyone
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Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings4
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Interest Group, , , Healthy

Ingredients

 Sandwich bread slice8
 Baked beans16 Ounce
 Cheese slice8 (preferably American)
 Tomato1 Medium, finely chopped
 Green chili To Taste, finely chopped
 Onion1⁄2 Medium, finely chopped
 Lemon juice1⁄2 Teaspoon (adjust quantity as per taste)
 Cilantro sprigs3 , finely chopped
 Salt To Taste
 Salsa8 Teaspoon (hot sauce)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 350 Calories from Fat 163

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18 g28.4%

Saturated Fat 14 g70.1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 52.5 mg17.5%

Sodium 1507.6 mg62.8%

Total Carbohydrates 32 g10.6%

Dietary Fiber 5.1 g20.6%

Sugars 15.3 g

Protein 15 g31%

Vitamin A 22.2% Vitamin C 13%

Calcium 41.9% Iron 5.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Method:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place the Bread slices flat on a baking/cookie sheet.
3. Bake/toast them in the oven till they are light golden.
4. Flip them around and let them toast on the other side. The Bread should be very crisp.
5. In a bowl, mix in the following well: Onions, Tomatoes, Green Chili, Cilantro, Lemon Juice and Salt.
6. Place a slice of Cheese on each of the toasts.
7. Spoon and spread the Baked Beans (approximately 2 tbsp) over each slice of Cheese.
8. Pour the desired amount of Salsa/Hot Sauce over Baked Beans.
9. Spread the Onion, Tomato, Green Chili mixture over the salsa.
10. Place the cookie sheet back in the oven bake for another 5 minutes - or till the cheese starts to melt.
11. Remove from Oven and serve immediately.
Serves 4.

Tips:

1. Health Tip - To save on calories, use 1/2 slice of cheese instead of the whole slice. Just break the cheese into small pieces and spread it out on the toast.
2. Tastes best when served hot and crisp, otherwise it will get soggy.
3. For a kid’s version, just omit the green chilies and salsa.
4. For non-vegetarians, you could substitute regular baked beans.

Comments

Anonymous

sumitra says :

gr8
Posted on: 9 March 2010 - 4:27am
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shantihhh says :

Thank goodness the Indian cuisine is so popular in the UK so there is some flavourful food. Of course the Greek and Italian spots help too. uh-oh I am getting in trouble I fear. It's OK as I am of English heritage and I know of what I speak. Give me sambhar and idli for breakfast and a cup of South Indian coffee any day over a "proper English" breakfast.
Posted on: 30 August 2007 - 6:09pm
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showmethecurry says :

Co-Hosts: Hetal and Anuja ShowMeTheCurry.com ha ha ha - I couldn't agree with you more!!!
Posted on: 30 August 2007 - 8:00pm
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showmethecurry says :

Co-Hosts: Hetal and Anuja ShowMeTheCurry.com Yes, and we have a LOT of british influence and vice-versa;-)
Posted on: 30 August 2007 - 5:28pm
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shantihhh says :

It is a British thing. Baked beans even for breakfast.
Posted on: 30 August 2007 - 1:30pm
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CookingMyWay says :

I would have never thought of using baked beans on a sandwich - great idea. Your sandwich looks great! Fun recipe...
Posted on: 30 August 2007 - 1:15pm
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