Open-Faced Sandwich with Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil
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Quick and easy sandwich made with ripe tomato, fresh basil leaves and mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
| 8 | medium |
tomatoes
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| 16 | ounces |
mozzarella cheese
3 fresh balls |
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| 4 | loaf |
bread
ciabatta buns, sliced in 1/2 lengthwise |
* |
| 1 | cup |
basil pesto
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* |
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
|
* |
| 32 | each |
basil
leaves |
* |
Directions
Core the tomatoes and slice each tomato and each ball of mozzarella into ¼ inch thick slices.
Arrange the sliced ciabatta loaves on a work surface, and spread each half evenly with 2 tablespoons pesto.
Put 4 slices of tomato and 3 slices mozzarella side by side on the top of each half loaf and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Top each sandwich with 4 basil leaves.
Slice each half loaf crosswise into 4 serving portions, making sure that each piece has a slice of tomato, mozzarella and a basil leaf.
Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 119g (4.2 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 10950% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g
9%
Saturated Fat 4g
19%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 24mg
8%
Sodium 235mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars g
Protein
20g
Vitamin A 17%
•
Vitamin C 17%
Calcium 30%
•
Iron 2%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
