Broiled Tomato-Pesto Sandwiches
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Yield
4 servingsPrep
8 minCook
2 minReady
15 minLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ½ | cups |
basil
leaves, packed fresh, rinsed and drained |
*
|
| 1 ½ | tablespoons |
Parmesan cheese
freshly |
|
| 1 ½ | tablespoons |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
minced |
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
yogurt, plain
non-fat |
|
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
freshly ground to taste |
*
|
| 4 | each |
bagels
or English muffins, split |
* |
| 1 | large |
tomatoes
ripe, thinly sliced |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | ml |
basil
leaves, packed fresh, rinsed and drained |
*
|
| 23 | ml |
Parmesan cheese
freshly |
|
| 23 | ml |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
minced |
|
| 45 | ml |
yogurt, plain
non-fat |
|
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
freshly ground to taste |
*
|
| 4 | each |
bagels
or English muffins, split |
* |
| 1 | large |
tomatoes
ripe, thinly sliced |
|
Directions
Combine basil, cheese, oil and garlic in a food processor or blender and process until well blended.
Add yogurt and process
Preheat the broiler.
Place bagels or muffins cut-side up on a baking sheet.
Broil until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
Spread each half with the reserved basil mixture and top with a few slices of tomato.
Season with salt and pepper and broil until hot, 1 to 2 minutes.
