This is a simple recipe that I always kept thinking back-n-forth if it was worth sharing it here in my blog, but after serving this dish to my friends I realized that not many know about this unique flavor combination. I would love to call this breakfast a lazy day fix up but with no compromises on the taste front.

Eggs and Avocado on a toast was a combination we loved for a very long time, but ever since we got hooked with the taste of pesto, we’ve been frequently switching avocadoes with pesto. That being said, breakfast with eggs weren’t that common in our house until we recently upgraded to this recipe with the addition of mushrooms, and it has been on a roll ever since!

It’s a protein rich breakfast which is so filling and satisfying with all the different taste combinations. The aroma and the flavor of basil pesto combined with the goodness of egg, and the spiciness from the chili oil – it’s a flavor explosion from the first bite.

Let’s check out the various options to customize this recipe per your choice:

1. Veggies – Mushrooms and Spinach are my go-to additions for this recipe but you can opt for your favorite veggies.
2. Pesto – You can use homemade pesto which is always the best, but for a quick fixup storebought pesto would work too.
3. Chili oil – I usually prefer Trader Joe’s Crunchy Chili Onion Oil, but you can use homemade or any other brand of your choice.
4. Egg – You can cook it according to your likeness; fried/scrambled/runny/poached/boiled, anything works like a charm, I prefer fried egg with a runny yolk!
5. Open Toast or Sandwich – I love to serve this recipe as an open toast with one slice of bread but it’s a personal preference. You can use 2 slices of bread to make it as a sandwich which also works great.

This recipe is perfect as a breakfast, brunch or dinner – it is incredibly good and enjoyable at all times of the day!!

Enjoy, Happy Cooking…!

Interested in other egg/breakfast recipes? Check these out:

• Egg Curry with Coconut Milk
• Avocado Egg Toast
• Buttermilk Pancakes
• Homemade Breakfast Sausage

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Pesto Mushroom Egg Toast

Sharing one of the Yummiest yet Simplest Breakfast; Bread Toast with Eggs, Pesto, & Mushrooms, topped with a hint of Spicy Chili Oil!!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine French

Keyword breakfast, egg toast, pesto

Prep Time 8 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 18 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Author Akhila

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups of mushroom
• 4 slices of bread
• Pesto (homemade / store bought, as required)
• Chili oil (as required)
• Oil / Butter (as required)
• Salt and pepper (as required)

Instructions

• Mushrooms: Wash, clean and pat dry the mushrooms, then thinly slice them. In a pan, add some oil and cook mushrooms with salt and pepper until they are cooked well.
• Bread: Toast the bread in a toaster, or spread butter and toast on a pan on both sides.
• Egg: Cook egg according to your likeness, I like fried egg with a runny yolk and topped with chili oil.
• Serve: On to the toast, generously spread pesto. Top withmushrooms and fried egg. Enjoy right away!!!

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Toasted bread, shredded chicken, with the sweetness of corn and crunchy onions on every bite, and mixed in a creamy mayo dressing! What more can you ask for? A sandwich which hardly needs any effort, is satisfying, wholesome, and definitely filling.

This is one of a kind Indian style chicken sandwich (without the masalas though!) which is very common as a street food in India. You can use rotisserie chicken for this recipe, but if not available then substitute it with boiled chicken cooked with salt and pepper. I’ve tried to keep this sandwich simple by skipping the masala flavors while being tasty & fresh, so that it can be equally enjoyed by kids and adults. And the best part is, its super easy to make!

How to customize your sandwich?

1. Bread – you may use any bread for this recipe, like multigrain or brioche.
2. Corn – Both fresh & frozen works, or you may omit it altogether if you do not like corn.
3. Spicy sauce –I’ve used sriracha sauce for that extra spice kick! You can substitute with any chili sauce of your choice, or even skip it.
4. Veggies – Vegetables like celery, bell peppers, carrots all go well with this sandwich.
5. How to serve? You can serve the chicken filling on bread as a sandwich, tortilla as a wrap, or as a healthy alternative like lettuce wraps. Want to get creative? Serve them as a topper on crackers, a crunchy appetizer!

I have served this sandwich for many gatherings and evening parties, and has always been a hit. Do try it out and let me know your feedback in the comments section.

Enjoy, Happy Cooking…!

Interested in other Sandwich recipes? Check these out:

1. Paneer Sandwich with Cilantro Sesame sauce
2. Veggie Sandwich with Goat Cheese
3. Roasted Chicken Sandwich with Green Delight Sauce
4. BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Homemade Coleslaw
5. Crispy Fish Burger

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Chicken and Corn Sandwich

Looking for an easy sandwich recipe? I’m sure thisChicken and Corn sandwich would turn out to be a favorite! It’s easy, deliciousand a quick fix meal for your lunch box ideas or busy days.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Indian

Keyword chicken sandwich, corn, sandwich

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 3

Author Akhila

Ingredients

• 6 bread slices (of your choice, I have used brioche)
• 1 cup rotisserie / boiled chicken (shredded)
• ½ of a medium sized onion (finely chopped)
• ½ cup corn
• ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2-3 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 tbsp sriracha sauce / chili sauce
• ½ tsp pepper
• Salt (as required)
• Butter or ghee (as required, optional)

Instructions

• In a bowl, prepare the sandwich filling by combining the shredded chicken with onion, corn, cilantro, mayonnaise, ketchup, sriracha sauce, salt and pepper. Keep aside.
• If using a toaster, toast the bread slices in it and then spread the sandwich filling.
• If using a panini maker, spread the filling onto the bread slices and toast the sandwich.
• Serve hot with pickle and some ketchup. Enjoy!!

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Hello 2019! A New Year, a New Beginning…!

Starting off this year with one of my favorite recipes which has been a frequent in my kitchen lately – Paneer sandwich with cilantro sesame sauce! It’s a delightful fusion of pan-seared paneer patties & sautéed onions sandwiched between ghee-toasted bread with a spread of a creamy cilantro sesame sauce. The highlight of this dish is that, it’s completely vegetarian, masala-free, light, & healthy.

Paneer being an excellent protein source, is an inevitable ingredient in the diet of vegetarians in India. But it is also equally loved by non-vegetarians for its taste, and the variety of delicious & exotic dishes made out of it. The credit of this recipe goes to my sister-in-law who served us this finger-licking sandwich during our last trip to California, a fun-filled vacation time I had with friends & family! She is a vegetarian and an excellent cook too, her dishes are always an inspiration for me to explore the veggie side of my culinary skills. Her version of this recipe was made with grated paneer & finely chopped onions, tightly packed into a sandwich with loads of the cilantro sauce. Initially when I saw the sauce drenched paneer bits falling of the sliced sandwich halves, I was a bit skeptical thinking it might be a spicy masala overload, something which I am not a fan of in sandwich recipes. But, trusting her creations I went for it, took my first bite, closed my eyes, and OMG! It was beyond delicious, creamy yet light n refreshing, had literally zero masala, and YUM!

After being back from my vacation, I started experimenting with this dish; combining it with different vegetables & sauces, but somehow none of it could beat the wowness the original recipe had. Finally, one day I thought to toast the paneer just like how we sear chicken or any other meat, and hoped it would be ok as after all it’s a protein. Bingo, it worked! Toasting gave it a nice charred n smoky flavour which complemented well with the green sauce. The sandwich turned out to be a hit and from then on, I have been repeating it in my dinner menu often.

This sandwich recipe is purely vegetarian, healthy, light n filling, and best of all… so easy to cook! The sesame seeds in the sauce makes it smooth and creamy, and the green chilies give a spicy kick too. You can skip it if you don’t like the heat, as it is completely optional. And if you have any leftover sauce after preparing your sandwich, do not discard! Coz it makes an awesome dipping sauce to dunk your sandwich into.

Enjoy, Happy Cooking…!

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Paneer Sandwich with Cilantro Sesame Sauce

Toasted Paneer Sandwich layered with a Creamy Cilantro Sesame Sauce – A Simple, Healthy & Delicious Protein filled Dinner ready in just 10 minutes!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Keyword paneer, paneer sandwich, sandwich

Prep Time 7 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 17 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Author Akhila

Ingredients

• 14 oz. paneer
• Salt and pepper
• Onion rings
• Oil (as required)
• Ghee (for toasting bread)
• 8 bread slices

For the Cilantro Sesame sauce

• One big handful of cilantro leaves
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 garlic
• 1 green chilly (optional, for spicy kick)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil (plus more if needed)
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

• Slice the paneer into quarter inch thick square patties. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a pan, cook the paneer slices on medium flame until both sides are cooked and slightly browned (as shown in the picture). Keep aside.
• Into the same pan, cook onion rings for up to 2 minutes on both sides until slightly cooked. Do not overdo as it should maintain its shape.
• To prepare the cilantro sesame sauce, grind all the ingredients listed under sauce and check the salt to your preference.
• Turn on your toaster / panini maker to pre-heat, or if using a pan; heat it on a medium flame.
• Apply ghee on the outer sides of two bread slices and apply green sauce on inside. Arrange the paneer slices and onion rings between the slices to prepare your sandwich. Toast or heat the sandwich until golden on both sides.
• Slice the sandwich diagonally in half, serve warm with a side of tomato sauce and the remaining green sauce. Enjoy!

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(Thanksgiving chicken/turkey leftovers can also be used)

Your first worry after a huge feast or a Thanksgiving / Christmas party is the leftover food. You just don’t want to throw it away considering all the hard work you’ve put in to prepare it, and at the same time you’re bored to repeat it again for your next meal.  So, how do you make it fun and satisfy your dilemma? Well, that’s why you are here..!

When it comes to preparing sauces for a sandwich or salad, I prefer it to be creamy, tangy, loaded with herbs, and overall flavorful. Avocado brings a natural creaminess to any sauce, keeping it healthy without the need of any mayo. The tanginess from the lemon, and the green goodness from herbs like parsley & cilantro together works very well with the veggies and chicken for this recipe. I hope you love this Green Delight…

Are you still searching for your roasted bird recipe? Check out my Whole Roasted Chicken recipe with Garlic & Rosemary.

Enjoy, Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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Roasted Chicken Sandwich with Green Delight Sauce

A delightful Sandwich loaded with Veggies, Roasted Chicken, and a dash of Green Sauce blended with Avocado, Parsley, and Cilantro!!!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken, roasted chicken, sandwich

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Author Akhila

Ingredients

• 1 cup roasted chicken / turkey (sliced) (leftovers can also be used)
• Spinach / arugula / lettuce
• 1 large tomato
• 4 bread of your choice

Green Sauce

• 1 avocado
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup parsley
• ½ cup cilantro
• salt

Instructions

• For the Green Delight Sauce: In a food processor, pulse all ingredients until smooth. Adjust salt and tanginess with lemon juice.
• Prepare the sandwich by toasting bread and arranging veggies and chicken along with tomatoes and green sauce. Enjoy!

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Sandwiches always fit perfectly in any party, be it as an appetizer or a main course dish, it can turn out to be lip smacking combos when paired with the right sides. This chicken sandwich is tender and juicy, caramelized with the flavour from onion and garlic, and cooked to perfection with the barbecue sauce.

I have used Pappy’s Original BBQ sauce in this recipe. Its taste can be described like an explosion of sweet, smoke and light tanginess!! I got introduced to this sauce after our visit to Pappy’s Smoke house, which is the best Memphis style BBQ restaurant in St. Louis, and is an insanely awesome place for all BBQ lovers. The restaurant is quite famous and has been visited and aired by television shows like “Man Vs Food” host Adam Richman, and was listed as one of Americas best BBQ joints. Anyone visiting Saint Louis area, Pappy’s is a great choice for an eatery, trust me – you won’t be disappointed.

The big advantage of this sandwich is that it can be prepared in advance. And all you need to do later is to arrange the mix on top of your choice of bun, drizzle some more barbecue sauce if you love the extra smoky sweetness, and top it off with some creamy coleslaw and pickled cucumber.

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BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Homemade Coleslaw

Barbecue Chicken Sandwich paired up with Homemad Coleslaw and Pickled Cucumbers.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword BBQ, sandwich, summer

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Servings 5

Author Akhila

Ingredients

For BBQ chicken

• 2 large chicken breast
• 1 cup BBQ sauce of your choice (I used Pappy’s smoke house)
• 2 cloves of garlic (grated)
• ½ of white onion (sliced)
• ½ cup low sodium chicken stock
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• oil (as required)
• pepper (as required)
• salt (as required)
• 10 Hamburger buns (for sandwich)

For Coleslaw

• 1 cup Tri color coleslaw mix
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• ¼ cup buttermilk
• pepper (as required)
• salt (as required)
• Pickled cucumber (for serving)

Instructions

Preparation of BBQ Chicken

• In a small bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, brown sugar and chicken stock, and set aside.
• Heat oil in a pan and cook the chicken with a little salt and pepper until it is cooked and browned on both sides. Remove it from the pan and allow it to cool for 5 minutes, and then shred it using a fork.
• Heat a little oil in the same pan and saute grated garlic and onions until it turns brown.
• Add the prepared BBQ mix to the pan, mix well, and reduce the flame to low allowing it to slow cook and till it starts to boil.
• Add the shredded chicken at this stage and mix well with the sauce until coated completely, and cook on low for 5 more minutes till the chicken mix is caramelized properly.

Preparation of Coleslaw

• Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix with the coleslaw mix and check the seasonings.

Notes

1. If you prefer your BBQ sauce to be sweeter, add more brown sugar as per your choice.

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A simple veggie sandwich loaded with mushrooms, avocados, red peppers, spinach and tomatoes, in a delicious combo with a tangy goat cheese!!!

Sometimes all you need is a fresh sandwich which is light to your stomach and keeps you healthy, calm and relaxed, and unwind the rest of your day with some light music.

This sandwich combo is so yummy with the fresh avocados, and vegetables sautéed in olive oil with some crispy bread, makes it light and yummy …

Enjoy…!!!

Prep time        : 10 minutes
Serves             : 1 – 2 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 2 avocados (sliced into cubes)
• 6 mushrooms (sliced)
• ½ of a red pepper (sliced)
• 1 tomato (chopped)
• 1 handful of spinach
• 2 oz goat cheese (softened)
• 6 slices of multigrain bread (lightly toasted)
• butter (as required)
• salt (as required)
• pepper (as required)
• olive oil (as required)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat olive oil in a pan and saute the sliced red peppers, tomato, spinach, and mushrooms for 2 – 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Apply butter on the bread slices and toast lightly.
3. Spread the sautéed vegetables with sliced avocado on one slice and apply goat cheese on the other.
4. Sandwich them and enjoy…!

Note:

Goat cheese taken out straight from your refrigerator can be hard and chunky, making it difficult to spread. You can either leave it for an hour to warm up to the room temperature and soften, or add a spoon of milk to it and mash, making it light and spreadable.

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