Caprese Sandwich with Basil Pesto
A Caprese Sandwich with Basil Pesto is a thick ciabatta bread stuffed with layers of tomato, mozzarella, and fresh pesto. Add a drizzle of a balsamic glaze and you will have a homemade sandwich that is better than anything you could buy at a restaurant!
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 cups fresh basil
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan
- 3 g arlic cloves
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ½ olive oil
- 4 ciabatta buns, (or bread of choice)
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese (¼ inch thick)
- 1 slice d tomato (¼ inch thick)
- balsamic glaze
Steps
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In a food processor combine 2 cups fresh basil, ½ cup freshly grated parmesan, 3 garlic cloves, ¼ cup pine nuts, and ½ olive oil. Pulse until the olive oil is mixed in and the pesto looks uniform.
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Assemble the sandwiches, slice the 4 ciabatta buns, in half and spread the pesto on one side. Layer the 8 slices mozzarella cheese and 1 sliced tomato and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
Calories26313% DV
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
Rp 1.200
Per Serving
Rp 300/serving
🏠 Save ~Rp 2.400 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (11% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh basil | 2 cups | - | - |
| freshly grated parmesan | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| arlic cloves | 3 g | - | - |
| pine nuts | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| olive oil | 0.5 | - | - |
| ciabatta buns | 4 | - | - |
| mozzarella cheese | 8 slices | - | - |
| d tomato | 1 slice | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 1.200 |
| balsamic glaze | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
Source: The Recipe Critic
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