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Pesto Mozzarella Tomato Sandwich

A toasted sandwich with basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, and ripe tomato.

2 servings Prep 10 min Cook 8 min

From: Original AI-assisted recipe; AI-generated dish image.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • •4 slices sturdy bread
  • •2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • •4 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced and patted dry
  • •1 medium tomato, sliced and patted dry
  • •1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • •2 teaspoons olive oil
  • •6 fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. 1Spread pesto on one side of each bread slice.
  2. 2Layer mozzarella, basil, and tomato on two slices, season with pepper, and top with remaining bread.
  3. 3Brush the outside lightly with oil.
  4. 4Cook in a skillet over medium-low heat 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden and cheese softens.

Notes

Choose vegetarian pesto and mozzarella if needed.