See Crispy Spinach and Paneer Open Toasts recipe. Lose yourself in the special texture and flavour of these Crispy Spinach and Paneer Open Toasts.Being an open toast, this Spinach and Paneer Open Toasts gives you an opportunity to experience and enjoy the unique texture of the spinach and paneer spread, which is applied on the crispy bread toasts.The creaminess of mayonnaise, the crumbly texture of paneer, the smoothness of spinach, and the burst of flavours coming from green chillies and pepper, are all waiting to be relished in every bite of this delectable Open Crispy Spinach and Paneer Sandwich.So, what are you waiting for...go ahead and enjoy Spinach and Paneer Toasts with a bowl of one of your favourite Soups.
Is Crispy Spinach and Paneer Open Toasts healthy?
No, this is not healthy. Let's see why.
Yes, this is healthy. But restrictions apply to some.
Let's understand the Ingredients.
What's good.
1. Brown Bread : Brown bread is healthier than white bread and should be consumed in limited quantity by those with diabetes, heart and weight loss issues. It's all relative. If you want to live a very healthy life, then you are better off skipping bread.
2.Spinach (Palak) : Spinach is one of the richest plant sources of Iron and it should be part of a healthy diet for everyone. Raw spinach is very rich in insoluble fibre, 25% having soluble fiber and 75% insoluble fiber. Spinach is good for the heart, diabetics and eyes. Read this on the 17 benefits of spinach and why you should eat it.
3. Paneer : Paneer contains high quality protein and calcium which aids in weight loss. Since paneer is low in carbs and high in protein it gets digested slowly and hence good for diabetes. Potassium in paneer helps to reduce the effect of high sodium, by lowering blood pressure and contraction of blood vessels, resulting in improved heart health and reduced risk of heart attack. Great for weight loss and read the interesting article on is paneer good for you?
4. Mayonnaise : Mayonnaise is made up of of 1 cup vegetable oil and hence very high fat levels + eggs which are healthy. Vegetable oils are not very healthy for your body which will cause inflammation and stop the fat buring process. You are better of using olive oil or peanut oil as they are higher in MUFA.
5.Green Chillies : Antioxidant vitamin C in green chillies protects the body from effects of harmful free radicals and prevents stress. It is probably the high fiber which helps in controlling blood sugar levels. This it is a welcome addition to a diabetic diet. Suffering from anaemia? Add green chillies to your list of iron rich foods too. For complete details see benefits of green chilli.
What's the problem?
Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Crispy Spinach and Paneer Open Toasts?
Can healthy individuals have Crispy Spinach and Paneer Open Toasts?
How to burn 137 calories that come from Crispy Spinach and Paneer Open Toasts?
Walking (6 kmph) = 41 mins
Running (11 kmph) = 14 mins
Cycling (30 kmph) = 18 mins
Swimming (2 kmph) = 23 mins
Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.