This Capsicum Sandwich or Bell Pepper Sandwich is a breeze to make. Filled with a stuffing of green bell peppers, aromatics, tomatoes and cheese, this makes for a quick cheesy snack.
8 to 10slices ofbread- whole wheat, brown, multi grain, oats or white bread
2tablespoonsfinely chopped onionsor shallots
3tablespoonsfinely chopped tomatoes
¼cupfinely chopped capsicum(green bell pepper) - you can also use a mix of all the three colored capsicum
1garlic- finely crushed or minced
80gramscheddar cheeseor ½ cup tightly packed grated cheddar cheese or paneer, (can also use processed cheese or a mozzarella cheese or a mix of two cheese)
¼teaspoonblack pepper powderor crushed black pepper or as required
1teaspoondry oregano
1teaspoondry basilor ½ tablespoon chopped basil leaves
In a bowl, add finely chopped onions, finely chopped tomatoes, finely chopped capsicum or green bell peppers.
Add grated cheddar cheese or processed cheese. You can add more cheese if you like.
Add the seasonings - black pepper powder or crushed black pepper, dry oregano, dry basil. Instead of basil you can add chopped cilantro, chives, parsley or mint leaves. Use herbs which you have or the ones which you like. You can also use Italian seasoning.
Mix everything. Check the taste and then add salt. Just a pinch or two of salt is fine as cheese already has salt.
Making capsicum sandwich
Spread butter evenly on the bread slices.
Spoon the prepared capsicum stuffed on half of the buttered slices and spread it neatly and evenly on the bread.
Cover with the remaining buttered slices.
Grill or toast the capsicum sandwich in a preheated electric sandwich maker or panini press till golden and crisp. The sandwiches can also be made on a frying pan or skillet. Simply spread some softened butter on a hot skillet. Keep the sandwich. When one side is golden, turn over carefully and roast the other side till golden and crisp.
Spread some butter on top of the toasted sandwiches if you want.
Serve capsicum sandwich with tomato ketchup or chili sauce.
Notes
Make these bell pepper sandwiches with any colored bell pepper you have on hand.
Skip tomatoes if you are not fond of them.
For the cheese, use grated or shredded cheddar, mozzarella or processed cheese. You can also use cheese slices.
Feel free to include fresh herbs or dried herbs that you like. Add you favorite seasonings and spices.
Scale the recipe to make for kids parties or small get-togethers.