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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.
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:
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place the Bread slices flat on a baking/cookie sheet.
- Bake/toast them in the oven till they are light golden.
- Flip them around and let them toast on the other side. The Bread should be very crisp.
- In a bowl, mix in the following well: Onions, Tomatoes, Green Chili, Cilantro, Lemon Juice and Salt.
- Place a slice of Cheese on each of the toasts.
- Spoon and spread the Baked Beans (approximately 2 tbsp) over each slice of Cheese.
- Pour the desired amount of Salsa/Hot Sauce over Baked Beans.
- Spread the Onion, Tomato, Green Chili mixture over the salsa.
- Place the cookie sheet back in the oven bake for another 5 minutes – or till the cheese starts to melt.
- Remove from Oven and serve immediately.
- Serves 4.
Tips:
- 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.
- Tastes best when served hot and crisp, otherwise it will get soggy.
- For a kid’s version, just omit the green chilies and salsa.
- For non-vegetarians, you could substitute regular baked beans.
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May 4th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
AMAZIN FOOD Y’ALL!!!!!!!!!
ES MUY DELICIOSOOOO!
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September 25th, 2008 at 1:03 am
I made this for dinner and loved it…Thank you so much!
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October 5th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Very Easy and tasty.My kid loved it.
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January 8th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Really great snack!!!
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May 29th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Love your recipes and the video makes it so simple to follow. Would it be possible to have a receipe for guajarati shikand and fruit salad?
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anuja Reply:
June 9th, 2009 at 2:39 am
Thanks for the feedback, will put them on our list:)
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September 17th, 2009 at 1:07 am
can i make it with refried beans?
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hetal Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Hi Sia,
We’ve never tried it with refried beans, but would imagine that the texture of the beans might be too pasty for this sandwich. The good thing about the baked beans is that the beans are whole and they are coated with a sauce, rather than being all mushed up. However, we’re all for experimenting so if you try it out, we’d love to hear your feedback.
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September 29th, 2009 at 1:24 am
can i make it with refried beans?
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hetal Reply:
September 30th, 2009 at 2:19 am
We’ve never tried it with refried beans, but would imagine that the texture of the beans might be too pasty for this sandwich. The good thing about the baked beans is that the beans are whole and they are coated with a sauce, rather than being all mushed up. However, we’re all for experimenting so if you try it out, we’d love to hear your feedback.
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September 29th, 2009 at 1:31 am
Love your recipes and the video makes it so simple to follow. Would it be possible to have a receipe for guajarati shikand and fruit salad?
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hetal Reply:
September 30th, 2009 at 2:19 am
We’ll put it on our list to do. Thanks.
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