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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 Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Italian American
Keyword: basil pesto chicken sandwich, caprese sandwich, caprese sandwich with basil, caprese sandwich with basil pesto
Servings: 4 Sandwiches
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Basil Pesto

Sandwich

  • 4 ciabatta buns, or bread of choice
  • 8 slices mozzarella cheese ¼ inch thick
  • 1 sliced tomato ¼ inch thick
  • balsamic glaze

Instructions

  • In a food processor combine 2 cups fresh basil, ½ cup freshly grated parmesan, 3 garlic cloves, ¼ cup pine nuts, and ½ olive oil. Pulse until the olive oil is mixed in and the pesto looks uniform.
  • Assemble the sandwiches, slice the 4 ciabatta buns, in half and spread the pesto on one side. Layer the 8 slices mozzarella cheese and 1 sliced tomato and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1013IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg

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