Pesto Sandwich Recipe
This easy pesto sandwich is made with toasted crusty bread, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and creamy pesto for a fresh, satisfying meal. It's ready in about 15 minutes and is perfect for lunch, a light dinner, or an easy picnic recipe.
Servings: 2 Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 4 slices good quality bread such as focaccia, sourdough, or similar artisan bread.
- 1-2 tablespoons of salted butter as needed to butter the bread
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 4 thick slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 4 thick slices fresh tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Good quality olive oil to taste
- 8 basil leaves
Instructions
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Generously butter one side of the bread.
- Place the bread in the skillet, butter side down. Cook for approximately 1 minute or until the bread is golden.
- Remove from the skillet and place the bread cooked side down. Spread the pesto generously on each slice of the bread.
- Top one side of the sandwich with mozzarella, tomato slices, a generous drizzle of good olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with basil leaves and the second slice of bread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Sandwich | Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 46.4g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 903mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 5.8g