Caprese Pesto Sandwiches

Total Time:

15 minutes

Serves:

4 Servings/6 Sandwiches

Category:

20 min or less, Vegetarian

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Recipe Description

Fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil, and a smear of pesto come together in these simple Caprese sandwiches — a quick and delicious 15-minute dinner that tastes like summer in every bite.

Ingredients

Sourdough sandwich bread slices
2 heirloom tomatoes
8oz mozzarella
Basil
Balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup pesto
Side salad

Preparation

Spread pesto on each side of bread and butter on the other side.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and put a little bit of olive oil in the pan.
Sear butter-side-down and layer with sliced heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil with a sprinkle of balsamic vinegar on top. Place the next slice of bread pesto-side-down on top of the sandwich.
Fry in the pan until each side is golden brown.
Serve with a side salad.