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Caprese Sandwich With Olive Pesto Recipe

A fresh and delicious sandwich with a twist of olive pesto.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 slices Bread preferably ciabatta
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
  • ½ cup Pitted Black Olives
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 2 slices Tomato
  • 4 slices Fresh Mozzarella
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a food processor, combine basil, olives, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil. Blend until smooth to make the olive pesto.
  2. 2. Spread the olive pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
  3. 3. Layer tomato slices and mozzarella on two of the bread slices. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4. Top with the remaining bread slices, pesto side down.
  5. 5. Heat a pan over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Caprese, Olive Pesto, Sandwich
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