Pesto Sandwich
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this irresistible Pesto Sandwich, a vibrant blend of fresh flavors and gooey textures. Packed between slices of toasted sourdough bread, this recipe features creamy mozzarella cheese, juicy ripe tomatoes, and aromatic basil leaves, all brought together with a generous layer of homemade or store-bought basil pesto. Lightly pan-seared in olive oil, the sandwich achieves a perfectly golden crust while the cheese melts into a luscious filling. Seasoned with a hint of salt and black pepper, this quick and easy sandwich is ready in just 15 minutes and makes a satisfying meal for two. Perfect for a gourmet twist on your sandwich game, this recipe is ideal for lunch or dinner and pairs beautifully with a side salad or crisp potato chips.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Slice the mozzarella cheese into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Spread 2 tablespoons of pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
Layer the mozzarella slices on two of the bread slices, over the pesto.
Layer the tomato slices evenly over the mozzarella.
Season the tomatoes with salt and black pepper.
Place fresh basil leaves over the tomatoes.
Top each with the remaining pesto-spread bread slices.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
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.
Remove from heat, slice each sandwich in half if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1968 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.3 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.4 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 208 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 3721 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.9 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 78.7 g | 157% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1465 mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1216 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
