Toast with Spinach and Tomato Spread

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :10 mins
Total Time :20 mins
Servings :Makes 8 toasts

Ingredients :

4 multigrain bread slices
1 tsp melted butter

For The Spinach Spread
1/2 cup blanched and chopped spinach (palak)
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/4 cup bean sprouts
1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
salt and to taste

For The Tomato Spread
1 cup blanched and finely chopped tomatoes
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp finely chopped basil
a pinch of sugar
salt to taste

Method :

For the spinach spread
For the spinach spreadHeat the oil in a broad non-stick pan , add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.Add the bean sprouts and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.Add the spinach, chilli flakes, salt and pepper and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes. Keep aside.
For the tomato spread
For the tomato spreadHeat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.Add the oregano and tomatoes and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.Add the basil, sugar and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Keep aside.
How to proceed
How to proceedJust before serving, apply ? tsp butter on both sides of each bread slice and toast them lightly on a hot tava griddle), till both sides are golden brown in colour.Cut each toast into two diagonally and serve immediately with spinach and tomato spread.