How To Cook Baked Beans On Toast

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

Heat butter in a pan over medium heat until melted.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and green chili; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.

Add cumin seeds and cook until they sizzle, about 30 seconds.

Mix in coriander powder, turmeric, and garam masala; cook for 1 minute.

Add canned beans (drained) and stir to combine with spices.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste; cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through.

Meanwhile, toast the bread until golden brown.

Top each slice of toast with the spicy bean mixture.

Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese generously over the beans.

Place under a broiler until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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