Looking for a quick yet healthy snack? This heart-shaped sandwich is not only cute but also packed with protein and probiotics, making it the perfect choice for a post-workout recovery or mid-day energy boost. With its colorful mix of fresh vegetables and creamy hung curd, this sandwich combines nutrition with creativity to give you the energy you need, without compromising on taste or presentation.
The best part? Instead of using mayonnaise or butter, this sandwich uses hung curd, which is rich in probiotics to support gut health. It’s also packed with protein to help repair muscles after a workout. Whether you’re packing it for your tiffin box or eating it as a quick snack after exercise, this sandwich is a great option.
Ingredients:
- Whole wheat bread slices – 2
- Hung curd – 40g
- Grated cabbage – 10g
- Grated carrot – 10g
- Grated beetroot – 20g
- Red bell pepper (thin slices) – 10g
- Onion (thin slices) – 15g
- Sunflower seeds – ½ tsp
- Fresh coriander leaves – 1-2 sprigs
- A dash of lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
Method:
- In a large bowl, combine all the grated vegetables.
- Add hung curd, spices, sunflower seeds, and a dash of lemon juice. Toss everything together until you get a blush pink mixture.
- Take two slices of whole wheat bread and cut one into a large heart shape using a big heart-shaped cutter. Set this piece aside.
- From the second slice, cut out a smaller heart shape in the center using a mini heart-shaped cutter.
- Scoop a tablespoon of the vegetable-curd mixture and spread it over the base heart-shaped bread.
- Place the smaller heart-shaped bread slice on top so the filling is visible in the center.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve!
Nutritional Benefits:
- Hung curd provides a rich source of probiotics and protein to support digestion and muscle recovery.
- The sandwich is packed with vitamins and minerals from colorful vegetables.
- It is low in fat, with the healthy fats coming from hung curd and sunflower seeds.
Nutritional Composition (1 sandwich):
- Energy: 200 kcal
- Protein: 10.6g
- Fats: 3g
