Spinach Corn Cheese Sandwich

Spinach a superfood is considered one of the best source of iron and when teamed with sweet corn and cheese this versatile greens is no doubt a favourite of kids and adults alike! A wholesome breakfast or anytime snack is full of nutrition.

Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C and folate as well as being a good source of manganese, magnesium, iron and vitamin B2. Vitamin K is important for maintaining bone health and it is difficult to find vegetables richer in vitamin K than spinach. (courtesy:google)

To read more benefits about Spinach click on this link:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270609

This simple but hearty dish can be made in a jiffy! Here is a quick recipe..

Ingredients:

Whole wheat bread / Multigrain Bread / Any
Spinach - a big bunch blanched
Sweet corn - blanched
Cheese - Cheddar/Mozzarella
Butter or Clarified butter (Ghee - healthier option)
Seasoning of your choice - Mixed herbs/dried garlic/chilli flakes/pepper/any or all of the above.
Salt as per taste

Method:

Clean, blanch and finely chop the spinach
Defreeze and blanch the sweet corn
Add the chopped spinach and blanched sweetcorn in to a bowl; add the required seasoning mentioned in the ingredients above.
Grate some cheese on the top and cover it with another slice of bread.
In a panini maker or a sandwich maker place the sandwich and apply butter or ghee.. toast it till crisp on both sides.
Serve hot with sauce/dip of your choice!

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