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Melted Caprese sandwich
A big Caprese sandwich with melted mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil pesto and fresh basil is the perfect, easy lunch for serving a crowd.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 292 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 ciabatta loaf
- 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
- 2 tomatoes sliced
- 1 ball buffalo mozzarella / fior di latte
- 2 tbsp basil pesto
Instructions
- Pre-heat the grill of the oven.
- Split the ciabatta in half and drizzle with olive oil. Toast under the grill until golden brown.
- Spread the pesto onto the bottom half of the bread and top with the grated mozzarella and tomatoes. Season the tomatoes then place under the grill again until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven then top with the fresh mozzarella, basil leaves (optional) and more pesto.
- Top with the top half of the bread, slice and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
292kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
601mg
(25%)
Potassium
124mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1025IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
5.6mg
(6%)
Calcium
531mg
(53%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 601mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1025IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 531mg | 53% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.