How to Make an Indian style open sandwich with baked beans

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. 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. Watch this how-to video and learn how to make an Indian style open sandwich with baked beans.

Ingredients:

Sandwich Bread - 8 slices

Vegetarian Baked Beans - 1 (16oz can)

Cheese - 8 slices, preferably American

Tomato - 1 medium, finely chopped

Green Chili - to taste, finely chopped

Onion - 1/2 medium, finely chopped

Lemon Juice - 1/2 tsp or to taste

Cilantro - 2-3 sprigs, finely chopped

Salt - to taste

Salsa or hot sauce - 8 tsp or to taste

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.

12. Serves 4.