Eggs, Caramelized onions and Spinach Sandwich

Grilled Cheese sandwich with Caramelized onion, spinach , boiled eggs and a healthy spread of sprouted mung bean pesto.

 

Ingredients

• 4 Thick slices of sandwich bread ( I used honey whole wheat bread)
• 1 Hard boiled egg sliced
• 2 Teaspoons unsalted butter
• 1 Large red onion sliced
• 1/2 Cup Fresh Spinach chopped roughly
• 1/2 Teaspoon Sugar
• 1/2 Teaspoon soy sauce
• a big pinch of red chilli flakes
• 2 Slices of Cheese ( I used Amul processed cheese slices)
• salt to taste

For the sprouts pesto

• 1/4 Cup sprouted mung beans
• 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
• 5 Mint leaves
• 1 Garlic Clove
• 2 Tablespoons roasted peanuts
• 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
• 1/2 Green Chilli
• 1 Teaspoon Organic Honey
• 1 Teaspoon EVOO

Directions

1. In a food processor , add sprouted mung beans, cilantro, mint, peanuts, green chilli, honey and peanut butter. Process everything for a minute until the mixture resembles coarse. Then add EVOO and pulse it 3 to 4 times. Set aside
2. In a pan or skillet, melt 1 Teaspoon butter. Add onions, sprinkle sugar over the onions and sauté on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes stirring intermittently until they are caramelized, crispy and golden. Add chopped spinach and sauté for a minute. Then add soy sauce , red chilli flakes and give it a stir. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside
3. Apply Butter on both sides of the bread slices. Apply a tablespoon of pesto on one side of the slice. . Then place a cheese slice over the pesto. Then place 2 tablespoons of caramelized onions and spinach mixture
4. Place sliced eggs. Season the sliced eggs with salt and pepper
5. Finally close the sandwich with a bread slice. Grill the sandwiches until the cheese melts and the bread is crispy and golden
6. Alternatively you can toast them in skillet. In a non stick pan/ skillet, carefully place the sandwich and keep the flame in low settings. Using a potato masher, gently press the sandwich and cook until the sandwich bread is crispy and golden. Flip sides and cook the other side too
7. Serve hot