Caprese Sandwich with Basil Pesto
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
15 mins
-
Total Time
15 mins
-
Servings
4 Sandwiches
-
Calories
422 kcal
-
Course
Main Course, Dinner
-
Cuisine
Italian, Italian-American Fussion
Caprese Sandwich with Basil Pesto
Report
A Caprese Sandwich with Basil Pesto is a thick ciabatta bread stuffed with layers of tomato, mozzarella, and fresh pesto. Add a drizzle of a balsamic glaze and you will have a homemade sandwich that is better than anything you could buy at a restaurant!
Share:
Ingredients
Basil Pesto:
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 olive oil
Sandwich:
- 1 medium tomato sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 8 lices mozzarella cheese 1/4 inch thick
- 4 ciabatta buns or bread of choice
- balsamic glaze for drizzle
Instructions
- In a food processor combine basil, parmesan, garlic, pine nuts and olive oil. Pulse until the olive oil looks emulsified and the pesto looks uniform.
- To make the sandwiches: Slice the bread in half and spread pesto on one side. Layer the cheese and tomatoes and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
422kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
823mg
(34%)
Potassium
226mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1380IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
453mg
(45%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 823mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1380IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 453mg | 45% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
