Herb Cheese and Roasted Capsicum Sandwich
by Tarla Dalal
herb cheese and roasted capsicum sandwich recipe | roasted pepper and paneer sandwich | Indian paneer capsicum sandwich | with 36 amazing images.
herb cheese and roasted capsicum sandwich recipe | roasted pepper and paneer sandwich | Indian paneer capsicum sandwich is a simple and easy snack. Learn how to make roasted pepper and paneer sandwich.
To make herb cheese and roasted capsicum sandwich, first make the herb cheese. For that combine all the ingredients in a mixer and blend till smooth. Divide the herb cheese into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
Then pierce the red capsicum with a fork, brush it using ¼ tsp of oil evenly over it and roast it over an open flame till it turns black from all the sides. Cool, wash it in cold water and remove the skin, stem and seeds and discard them. Cut the capsicum into thin slices and keep aside. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for yellow and green capsicum. Combine the red, yellow and green capsicum slices, salt and dried mixed herbs in a bowl and mix well. Divide the capsicum mixture into 4 equal portions and keep aside. Place a bread slice on a flat, dry surface and spread a portion of the herb cheese evenly over it. Place a portion of the roasted capsicum mixture and a lettuce leaf over it and sandwich it using another bread slice. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to make 3 more herb cheese and roasted capsicum sandwiches.
Herb cheese made of paneer and an assortment of aromatic herbs is a lip-smacking spread or topping for any snack. Together with lettuce and roasted capsicum when sandwiched between whole wheat or multigrain bread slices, this Indian paneer capsicum sandwich is a calcium and antioxidant rich combo one cannot ignore.
Replacing the white bread with multigrain bread, adds a dose of fiber which is necessary to have a healthy gut. Make your own multigrain bread at home to be completely ensured about its fiber content. This is a breakfast / snack that equips you to win praises for sure! This roasted pepper and paneer sandwich is a wise substitute to cheese and white bread sandwich for all health conscious people. But keep a check on carbs you get from this sandwich too!
Tips for herb cheese and roasted capsicum sandwich. 1. Instead of parsley and dill leaves, you can use any other fresh green herb like coriander and mint leaves. 2. You can toast the whole wheat bread slice or multigrain bread slice in a pop-up toaster and make the sandwich.
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Herb Cheese and Roasted Capsicum Sandwich recipe - How to make Herb Cheese and Roasted Capsicum Sandwich
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Makes 4 sandwiches
For Herb Cheese and Roasted Capsicum Sandwich
1 medium red capsicum
1 medium yellow capsicum
1 medium green capsicum
8 whole wheat bread slices or multigrain bread slices
3/4 tsp oil for brushing
salt to taste
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
4 big iceberg lettuce leaves
For The Herb Cheese
3/4 cup grated low fat paneer (cottage cheese)
1 tbsp low fat curds (dahi)
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley or finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp finely chopped dill leaves
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste
For the herb cheese
- For the herb cheese
- Combine all the ingredients in a mixer and blend till smooth.
- Divide the herb cheese into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- To make {span class="bold1"}herb cheese and roasted capsicum sandwich{/span}, pierce the red capsicum with a fork, brush it using ¼ tsp of oil evenly over it and roast it over an open flame till it turns black from all the sides.
- Cool, wash it in cold water and remove the skin, stem and seeds and discard them. Cut the capsicum into thin slices and keep aside.
- Repeat steps 1 and 2 for yellow and green capsicum.
- Combine the red, yellow and green capsicum slices, salt and dried mixed herbs in a bowl and mix well.
- Divide the capsicum mixture into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
- Place a bread slice on a flat, dry surface and spread a portion of the herb cheese evenly over it.
- Place a portion of the roasted capsicum mixture and a lettuce leaf over it and sandwich it using another bread slice.
- Repeat steps 6 and 7 to make 3 more {span class="bold1"}herb cheese and roasted capsicum sandwiches{/span}.
How to pack
- How to pack
- Wrap the {span class="bold1"}herb cheese and roasted capsicum sandwich{/span} in an aluminium foil and pack in a tiffin box.
Herb Cheese and Roasted Capsicum Sandwich (Healthy Breakfast) Video by Tarla Dalal
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what is herb cheese and roasted capsicum sandwich made of?
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What is herb cheese and roasted capsicum sandwich made of? roasted pepper and paneer sandwich is made of 1 medium yellow capsicum, 1 medium red capsicum, 1 medium green capsicum, 8 whole wheat bread slices, 3/4 tsp oil for brushing, salt to taste, 1 tsp dried mixed herbs, 4 big iceberg lettuce leaves. See ingredients for herb cheese and roasted capsicum sandwich.
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For the herb cheese, we need 3/4 cup grated low-fat paneer (cottage cheese), 1 tbsp low-fat curds (dahi), 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley, 1 tbsp finely chopped dill leaves, 1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun), 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies and salt to taste. See ingredients for herb cheese.
for the herb cheese
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For the herb cheese, add 3/4 cup grated low-fat paneer (cottage cheese) in a blender. You can use regular paneer also.
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Add 1 tbsp low-fat curds (dahi) or regular curd.
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Add 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley / finely chopped coriander.
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Add 1 tbsp finely chopped dill leaves.
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Add 1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun).
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Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Add salt to taste.
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Blend it till smooth.
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Divide the herb cheese into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
for the roasted capsicum
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Pierce 1 medium red capsicum with a fork.
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Brush the capsicum using ¼ tsp of oil evenly over it.
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Roast it over an open flame till it turns black from all the sides.
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This is how the capsicum looks like after roasting. The skin will turn black in colour.
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Remove it from the flame and immerse it in a bowl of cold water.
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Remove the black skin by scrapping with your fingers. Discard the water and the black skin.
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Place the capsicum on a chopping board and cut it and remove the seeds and discard them.
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Cut the capsicum into thin slices using a sharp knife. Keep aside.
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Repeat the steps to make yellow and green capsicum slices.
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In a deep bowl, add the red capsicum slices.
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Add yellow capsicum slices.
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Add green capsicum slices.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 1 tsp dried mixed herbs. Mix well.
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Divide the roasted capsicum into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
how to make herb cheese and roasted capsicum sandwich
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To make herb cheese and roasted capsicum sandwich recipe | roasted pepper and paneer sandwich | Indian paneer capsicum sandwich, place a whole wheat bread slice on a flat, dry surface. You can also use multigrain bread slice as we have shown in the image below. Learn how to make multigrain bread at home.
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Spread a portion of the herb cheese evenly over it.
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Place a portion of the roasted capsicum mixture.
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Place a big iceberg lettuce leaf over it.
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Cover the sandwich using another whole wheat bread slice or multigrain bread slice.
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Serve herb cheese and roasted capsicum sandwich recipe | roasted pepper and paneer sandwich | Indian paneer capsicum sandwich immediately.
tips for herb cheese and roasted capsicum sandwich
- Instead of parsley and dill leaves, you can use any other fresh green herb like coriander and mint leaves.
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You can toast the whole wheat bread slice or multigrain bread slice in a pop-up toaster and make the sandwich.
health benefits of herb cheese and roasted capsicum sandwich
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Herb Cheese and Roasted Capsicum Sandwich - a healthy snack.
- The use of whole wheat bread / multigrain bread adds in some fiber which can be benefical for the digestive system.
- Cottage cheese is a very good source of calcium and paneer - two nutrients needed to build strong bones. You can make your choice between full fat paneer and low fat paneer.
- The colourful capsicum are brimming with capsaicin, vitamin A and vitamin C, all of which act as antioxidant and boost immunity and reduce inflammation in the body.
- However be mindful about the carbs it lends and do not go overboard in the serving size.
| Energy | 139 cal |
| Protein | 5.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 1.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 589.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 108.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 13.9 mcg |
| Calcium | 72 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 18.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 37.7 mg |
| Sodium | 24.9 mg |
| Potassium | 148.3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
The combination of colourful roasted capsicum with paneer and pepped up with dried and fresh herbs makes a sumptuous sandwich.