Baked Beans on Toast

“Baked Beans on Toast” is a Mexican recipe which is an open sandwich. It combines the baked beans with oregano, then layered on toasted bread and at the end topped with cheese. This is a easy snack recipe but you can make it for quick dinners as well. Only a glimpse of this sandwich is enough to make you feel hungry, so rush to your kitchen and try the recipe now.

Serves: 2

Preparation time: 10 mins.

Cooking time: 5 mins.

Ingredients:

1 cup canned baked beans

6 slices brown bread (you can use white too)

1 tbsp butter

1 tbsp garlic (finely chopped)

¼ cup onion (finely chopped)

¼ cup green capsicum/ bell pepper (finely chopped)

1½ tsp dried oregano

2 tsp dry red chilli flakes

2 tbsp tomato ketchup

Salt to taste

6 tbsp processed cheese (grated for garnish)

Directions:

1. Heat a non stick on a medium heat and add the butter and wait until it is just melted.
2. Add the minced garlic and saute for a minute. As its raw smell fades away, add the boiled sweet corn and chopped spinach leaves. Saute till they are cooked.
3. Add onions to the pan and fry until translucent.
4. Now, add in chopped capsicum and saute for a minute.
5. Add the baked beans, oregano, chilli flakes, tomato ketchup and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
6. Switch off the flame. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions.
7. Preheat the oven at 180 degree celsius.
8. Place the breads on the baking tray and toast it for 2 minutes or until golden.
9. Take out the bread and butter them on one side. Now, spread the prepared beans mixture on the breads.
10. Garnish with grated cheese and serve hot with tomato ketchup.