Are you looking for a delicious, high-protein vegetarian snack that's as nutritious and delicious? Then you need to try my Paneer Bell Pepper Toast! This is the perfect blend of taste and health. This recipe features mashed paneer sautéed with vibrant bell peppers and onions, all mixed in a tangy tomato paste and aromatic spices. Topped with a generous layer of melted cheese and baked to perfection, this toast is an ideal snack for any occasion. Packed with protein and bursting with flavors, this Paneer Bell Pepper Toast is sure to become a staple in your vegetarian diet. Read on to discover how to whip up this delectable dish that promises to delight your taste buds and keep you coming back for more. Paneer Bell Pepper Toast was something I had growing up for breakfast or as a snack. It is a perfect appetizer for parties as well and goes great on a cheese board, it is so easy to make. Try this easy & delicious recipe and it will be a super hit!

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Servings: 4-6 toasts

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 20-25 mins

Baking Time: 8-10 minutes

Total Time: 40-50 minutes

 Ingredients: 

• 2 cups Crumbled Paneer

• 1/3 cup Finely chopped red onions

• 3/4 cup Finely chopped green bell pepper

• 3-4 cloves of garlic minced

• 1 tbsp ginger paste

• 1.5 tbsp Tomato Paste

• 1 tbsp ketchup

• 2 tbsp Water

• 1-2 tsp Salt as per taste

• 1 tsp cumin powder

• 1/8 tsp ajwain powder

• 1/2-1 tsp Sugar as per taste

• 1-2 tsp chilli flakes as per taste

• 1/2 Tsp Pepper

• 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves

• 8-10 slices of bread (for 4 toasts depending on how you are serving it)

• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella or Amul cheese

• 1 tbsp oil (I used avocado oil)

Directions: 

1. In a pan on medium, add oil.

2. Add onions and peppers and cook till the onions are translucent for 3-4 mins.

3. Add garlic and ginger paste and cook for 2-4 minutes till fragrant.

4. Add all the spices and seasonings- salt, sugar, chili flakes, cumin powder, ajwain powder & pepper, tomato paste, ketchup and water.

5. Cook it well for 4-5 minutes till the tomato paste is well cooked. Add more water if needed.

6. Add in the crumbled paneer, and coriander leaves. Cook for 3-4 minutes mixing and mashing it well till the mixture starts holding its shape.

7. Let the mixture cool and it is ready.

8. You can prepare it in two ways- one is on a regular bread slice and one is by forming a double-layer ring sandwich.

9. For the double-layer ring sandwich - Cut the slices of bread with a round cutter to give it a circular shape. Further cut half the round slices, with a smaller circle in the middle to make it like a ring. On the circular slice, spread the paneer mixture. Top the ring slice on top of the paneer. Sprinkle cheese on the ring.

10. For the regular slice- Slightly toast a bread and then spread the paneer mixture on top. Sprinkle some cheese on top.

11. Bake in an oven or air fryer oven for 5- 8 minutes at about 375F or till the cheese melts & bread gets toasty.

12. Serve warm.

Notes/Tips:

• While mixing in the paneer, squish it further to make it mix well.

• You can make the mixture & keep it in the fridge for 2-3 days.

• You can add ketchup instead of tomato paste. Skip the sugar if adding all ketchup.

• It tastes amazing with Indian Masala Chai.