Spinach Corn Sandwich is a healthy, no-cheese, vegetarian grilled sandwich recipe made with spinach, sweet corn and paneer. Serve as breakfast, brunch or snack. Easy to pack for kids school lunch box or serve as a filling after school snack.
Spinach Corn Sandwich recipe is a kid-friendly vegetarian grilled sandwich made with spinach, sweet corn and paneer. No cheese, No Mayonnaise, No Creamy sauce with Maida or all purpose flour.
This sandwich is a great way to include (sneak) some leafy veggies in your kids diet. Serve with a ketchup or tomato sauce or a dip of your choice. A glass of smoothie, milkshake or fresh fruit juice would make a perfect addition.
The sandwich filling can be made ahead especially when planning for kids school box. It stays fresh until lunch time.
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Ingredients
Spinach Puree – Having frozen spinach puree in the freezer is a life saver. The filling gets done in 15 mins.
If you don’t have spinach puree ready, use finely chopped spinach.
I prefer puree as it gives a creamy consistency to the filling.
Sweet Corn – Another meal prep activity I swear by is freezing sweet corn. Instant Pot Corn on the Cob is perfect to batch cook and freeze sweet corn kernels. It takes 5 mins to thaw and use.
Paneer – Use store bought or homemade paneer.
If using frozen paneer, thaw and immerse the paneer block in warm water for 10-15 mins before crumbling. Gives soft and creamy texture.
Substitute Paneer with Tofu for a Vegan recipe.
Spices – Chili flakes, Garlic powder (substitute with fresh garlic), Nutmeg (pairs well with spinach) and black pepper.
EVOO to cook the sandwich filling.
Sliced Sandwich bread - Try this whole wheat bread recipe if you like baking bread at home.
Ghee or Butter – to grill sandwiches. Ghee adds a lot of flavor and is especially good for kids.
How to make Spinach Corn Sandwich
Heat a pan, add EVOO. Next, add spinach puree and sauté for 1 min.
Add sweet corn, spices and salt to taste. Mix well.
Crumble paneer and add to the spinach and corn mixture. Mix well, reduce heat and let it cook for 2-3 mins until the consistency is thick and creamy.
Switch off heat. Cool the mixture and store in refrigerator.
For making grilled sandwich – Switch on the sandwich griller or panini press. Brush some butter or ghee.
Spread the sandwich filling in between two slices of bread. Brush some butter or ghee on top and grill until crisp and golden.
Variations
Use the sandwich filling to make quesadilla with multigrain or whole wheat tortillas.
Add Cheese – Grate fresh mozzarella or cheddar when grilling the sandwiches.
You can use white sauce for pasta (béchamel sauce) as base for making creamy sandwich. Omit Paneer and instead add white sauce to the spinach and corn mixture. Cook until moisture evaporates.
Make it filling by adding veggies like mushroom, zucchini, bell peppers. Finely chop and sauté in EVOO before adding spinach puree and the rest of the ingredients.
Serving Suggestion
Serve Spinach Corn Paneer Grilled Sandwich with Air Fryer French Fries or Potato Wedges and some tea / coffee.
On a hot summer day, a tall glass of Shikanji (Indian Lemonade) or Mango Lassi would be perfect.
Storage
Sandwich filling stays fresh in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Allow the mixture to cool completely before transferring to the refrigerator.
You can also freeze the filling, thaw and use.
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The post was published originally in October 2018. I have updated the entire recipe, photos and added step-wise process shots.
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Spinach Corn Sandwich recipe
Equipment
- Sandwich Griller, Toaster or Panini Press
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 ½ cup Spinach Puree
- 1 ¾ cup Sweet Corn (Steamed)
- 250 grams Paneer crumbled
- 1 teaspoon Chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg Powder
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Powder
- Salt to taste
- 16 Bread Slices
- Ghee or Butter as required for grilled sandwich
Instructions
Sandwich Filling
- Heat a pan, add EVOO. Next, add spinach puree and sauté for 1 min.
- Add sweet corn, spices and salt to taste. Mix well.
- Crumble paneer and add to the spinach and corn mixture. Mix well, reduce heat and let it cook for 2-3 mins until the consistency is thick and creamy.
- Switch off heat. Cool the mixture and store in refrigerator.
Making grilled sandwich
- Switch on the sandwich griller or panini press. Brush some butter or ghee.
- Spread the sandwich filling in between two slices of bread. Brush some butter or ghee on top and grill until crisp and golden.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Sandwich filling stays fresh in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Allow the mixture to cool completely before transferring to the refrigerator.
- You can also freeze the filling, thaw and use.
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Vidya Narayan
Packed with healthy ingredients. Loving this grilled sandwich. Will try soon for breakfast. <3
Absolutely dear, this is healthy plus filling and I hope you love them.
Ahhh... i want some!!
Thanks so much
Perfect filling, they’re super yummy ?
Thanks a ton Ramya!
This looks and sounds delicious. Also, I’ve always wanted to bake my own break but have been intimidated.
Thank you so much
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Let me check and get back Rita. Sorry, have been really busy so couldnt respond earlier, apologies!
No problem ?
Yummy...mouth watering!
Thank you so much
Excellent way to sneak veggies this way, and i love the addition of paneer here. Just prefect to finish a meal with some grilled sandwich along with a plate of salad. Quite a satisfying sandwich.
Thanks Priya, Grilled Sandwiches with variety of fillings are never boring!
Give me a sandwich any time and I'm as happy as a lark. My all time favorite is the Bombay sandwich which we get near Friendship. Love how you've added so many veggies to make a yummy looking filling sandwich...who cares if its with white bread.
Hey Friendship is one of my fav places too for their sandwiches. Thanks so much.
Being Mumbaikar who doesn't love sandwiches. With such good options for filling I am sure everyone would want to eat it more.
Agree dear. Thank you so much Lata.
Love these sandwiches loaded with full of veggies with detailed steps dear. They look so yyuumy. pass me some please 🙂
Thanks Jolly, all yours!
I love the idea of using veggies and panner in sandwich in this way . Perfect for lunch box.Thanks for sharing such a wonderful recipe.
My pleasure Pavani and glad you liked it.
The sandwich looks delicious and wholesome vidhya...hope I can also try these to please my husband who is not a lover of bread too..amazing share
Ha ha .. You make such lovely baked goodies to please everyone at home, wish I could do that often here. Thanks dear.
It’s veggies field and protein packed hearty sandwich ?, what a better way to start the day. Looks super yum and healthy.
Absolutely dear and glad you liked it Meghna. Cheers!
Sandwiches looks fabulous Vidya. Filling and delicious. Loved you didn't use cheese in it. Already reduced my TV time. But these sandwiches will be great for breakfast or evening snack. Even I would love to have it in dinner time. Lovely share.
Great to know about your reduction in TV time as well, the productivity increases so much right? Thank you so much for liking the sandwiches.
Ha ha don't know a productivity but the craze gone. Also blogging takes lots of time ?
Haha.. Same here Sujataji!
Veggie grilled sandwich is my favorite lunch! I use tofu instead of paneer, and my favorite one is avocado. This looks so yummy Vidya 🙂
Avos with Tofu sounds good too and I love to top some sesame seeds and have it with a cup of coffee. Thanks Uma, good to see you back.
Sandwich looks so drool worthy! Can totally relate about your love for sandwiches. It was a huge part of my life to indulge in some after work, during those busy days commuting up and down. Miss Mumbai the most for all the street food ?
Thank you dear Freda. Glad to know you are from Mumbai too.
Paneer, vegetables and dried herbs in a sandwich, a perfect combination for a tasty sandwich. Simply these sandwiches are awesome and delicious. Perfect with a tomato soup.
Thanks Jagruti!
Loved the healthy sandwich loaded with all the goodness of veggies...Most of my lunches are such sandwiches...very filling and yummy...This looks so tempting vidya 🙂
Thanks Padma
This tastes awesome Vidya, ideal for breakfast or lunch box. I prefer making these for dinner.
Thank you Jayashree.. Glad you liked it.
Oh I love these sandwiches loaded with veggies.... These look so yummy yaar... Have try my hand soon for this
thanks Sasmita.
I love such healthy and veggie loaded sandwiches. Super delicious and can be served at anytime of Day.. Great recipe Vidya . Lovely captures.
Thank you dear Ruchi
That is one delicious looking sandwich! I m in for sandwiches anytime any day! Love it is loaded with veggies! Lovely color and a great meal anytime!
Thank you Priya!
This looks really good. I will try to make this in my kitchen. If I may ask, do you have any recipe on how to make shahi paneer? I tried this dish in a vegetarian restaurant in the Philippines, and it is very delicious. Look forward hearing your reply. Thanks
Hi, thank you. I do not have the recipe of Shahi Paneer yet on the blog. Hopefully, sometime soon.
This was everything a gourmet sandwich should be, and then some! Hearty, delicious and easy; definitely, a new favorite recipe!
This sandwich was fabulous. I enjoyed the all of the flavors.
WHat a healthy and delicious sandwich recipe to try! Thanks for sharing.
What a delicious sandwich loaded with so much healthy goodness. A great healthy sandwich to eat on the go. Delish.
Such a great sandwich. Love the sweetness of the corn with the spinach too.