Pesto Sandwich
Elevate your lunch game with this irresistible Pesto Sandwich recipe, a perfect blend of vibrant flavors and comforting textures. Built on artisan sourdough bread, this sandwich is generously spread with aromatic fresh basil pesto and layered with creamy fresh mozzarella, juicy ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil leaves. A quick sear in olive oil gives the bread a golden, crispy crust while melting the cheese to gooey perfection. Seasoned simply with a pinch of salt and black pepper, this easy-to-make sandwich comes together in just 15 minutes. Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness, it’s an ideal choice for a satisfying lunch or light dinner. Serve warm with a side salad or your favorite soup for a truly craveable meal. Keywords: pesto sandwich recipe, easy pesto sandwich, mozzarella sandwich, basil pesto sandwich.
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Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes
- 0.5 cup fresh basil pesto
- 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Slice the mozzarella cheese into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Step 2
Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Step 3
Spread 2 tablespoons of pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
Step 4
Layer the mozzarella slices on two of the bread slices, over the pesto.
Step 5
Layer the tomato slices evenly over the mozzarella.
Step 6
Season the tomatoes with salt and black pepper.
Step 7
Place fresh basil leaves over the tomatoes.
Step 8
Top each with the remaining pesto-spread bread slices.
Step 9
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Step 10
Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Step 11
Remove from heat, slice each sandwich in half if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (850.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1967.8 |
| Total Fat 125.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 44.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 208.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3721.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 125.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.4g | |
| Protein 78.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1465.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1216.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories