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Spinach Corn Sandwich Recipe

Spinach Corn Sandwich is a vegetarian grilled sandwich packed with the goodness of spinach, corn, and a creamy whole wheat white sauce. Learn how to make spinach corn sandwich in a few simple steps.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 551kcal
Author: Hina Gujral

Equipment

Ingredients

Ingredients For Sandwich Filling:

  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • ¼ Cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoon wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
  • 4 Cup milk, at room temperature
  • 1 Cup chopped spinach
  • ½ Cup sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • ¼ Cup grated cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Other Ingredients:

  • 8 sandwich bread slices
  • 1 - 2 tablespoon butter or olive oil
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Instructions

Prepare Sandwich Filling:

  • Heat olive oil in a pan. Add chopped garlic, onion, and saute for 10 - 20 seconds to release the aroma of garlic.
    sauteeing garlic and onion in a pan
  • Next, add wheat flour. Saute over low heat for 1 – 2 minutes to release the aroma and roast the flour.
    sauteing wheat flour with garlic and onion
  • Pour the milk steadily with one hand and stir the flour mixture clockwise continuously to avoid any lump formation. Keep stirring until the sauce thickens.
  • Once the sauce thickens, bubbling season with salt, and pepper powder. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
    homemade white sauce
  • Add chopped spinach, corn, grated cheese in the white sauce. Stir to combine. If the sauce is too thick, you can add more milk to get the desired consistency. Simmer the vegetables in the white sauce for 1 – 2 minutes. Turn off the heat. Spinach Corn Sandwich filling is ready!
    Spinach Corn Sandwich filling in a pan

Prepare Sandwich

  • Take one bread slice, spread 1 - 2 tablespoons of creamy filling evenly on the bread slice. Put another bread slice on top. Brush the sandwich with melted butter or olive oil.
  • Grill Spinach Corn Sandwich from both the sides till crisp in a sandwich maker, grill press, or on a stovetop grill pan.
  • Serve Spinach Corn Sandwich warm!

Notes

  • Continuously stir the sauce while adding milk till it starts thickening to avoid any lump formation. 
  • You can add a pinch of chili flakes, oregano, or any other seasoning of choice. 
  • If you are using frozen corn, make sure to thaw them before adding them to the sandwich filling. 
  • Make sure cheese is nicely dissolved and melted in the sandwich filling.

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 1082mg | Potassium: 505mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1598IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 476mg | Iron: 3mg