Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a Pesto Caprese Sandwich, featuring fresh basil pesto, creamy mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil leaves. Nestled between a crusty baguette, this sandwich is perfect for lunch or picnics, making it a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy yet impressive dish that captures the essence of an Italian summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 crusty baguette
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella (sliced)
- 2 ripe tomatoes (sliced)
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Slice the baguette lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
- Spread basil pesto generously on both sides of the baguette.
- Layer slices of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes evenly.
- Add fresh basil leaves on top of the tomatoes.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before closing the sandwich.
- Press down gently and slice diagonally for serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 50mg