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Caprese Sandwich with Basil Pesto

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 Sandwiches
Calories: 422 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , Italian-American Fussion

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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

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

% 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.