Nutritious Toasted Green Goddess Sandwich: A Wholesome Power-Packed Delight
Breakfast
Quick Treats
Published on
Oct 28, 2024
Packed with wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavours, this whole wheat bread sandwich offers a delightful blend of nutrition and taste. The rich basil-walnut pesto pairs perfectly with the creamy spinach-corn filling, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavours. It is ideal as an easy sandwich recipe, making for a quick yet fulfilling meal or snack. This green sandwich recipe uses all-natural ingredients to provide a healthy twist on a classic.
Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
30 mins
Total
50 mins
Serves
2
people
Ingredients
- 1 cup basil
- ¼ cup walnuts
- 3-4 cloves of garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp parmesan cheese grated
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp garlic chopped
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup corn boiled
- 1 cup spinach chopped and blanched
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- Four slices Britannia whole wheat bread
How to make :
Nutritious Toasted Green Goddess Sandwich: A Wholesome Power-Packed Delight
Make the Basil-Walnut Pesto:
- Grind 1 cup basil, ¼ cup walnuts, 3-4 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp lemon juice, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tbsp parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste in a mixer until smooth.
Prepare the Filling:
- Heat 1 tbsp butter in a pan. Add 1 tsp chopped garlic and ½ cup chopped onions. Sauté until the onions are soft.
- Add ¼ cup of boiled corn and 1 cup of blanched spinach to the pan. Season with ½ tsp chilli flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well until everything is well combined.
Toast the Bread:
- Lightly fry four slices of Britannia 100% whole-wheat bread in the pan until golden and crispy.
Assemble the Sandwich:
- Spread a layer of the basil-walnut pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
- Add the spinach-corn mixture as the second layer.
- Top with another bread slice to complete the sandwich.
Special Tip
For an extra crunch, add a handful of toasted seeds, such as pumpkin or sunflower seeds, to the spinach-corn mixture.
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