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Grilled Open-Faced Vegetable, Pesto, and Mozzarella Sandwiches Recipe

Grilled Open-Faced Vegetable, Pesto, and Mozzarella Sandwiches Recipe

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Grilled Open-Faced Vegetable, Pesto, and Mozzarella Sandwiches

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 red bell pepper, quartered
1 yellow bell pepper, quartered
3 small eggplants (about 1/2-lb total), sliced diagonally 1/4inch thick
olive oil for brushing vegetables and bread
1 14- inch-long loaf italian bread , halved horizontally with serrated knife
1/2 cup pesto
1 cup diced mozzarella cheese (about 1/4 lb)
3 tbsp finely shredded fresh basil leaves for garnish
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
3 tbsp pine nuts or chopped walnuts, toasted lightly and cooled
1 large garlic clove, chopped
3 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/3 olive oil

Directions:

To make the sandwich: Prepare grill.
Lightly brush bell peppers and eggplants with oil and grill on an oiled rack set about 4 inches over glowing coals about 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Cut peppers into strips.
Lightly brush cut sides of bread with oil and grill, cut sides down, about 2 minutes, or until golden. Spread each piece of bread with 4 tablespoons pesto and divide peppers, eggplants, and mozzarella between them. Grill sandwiches, covered, just until cheese is melted. (Alternatively, vegetables and assembled sandwiches may be broiled.) Sprinkle each sandwich with basil and cut in half.
To make the pesto: In a blender or small food processor blend together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth. Pesto keeps, covered and chilled, up to 1 week. Makes about 2/3 cup.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	503.72 Kcal (2109 kJ)
Calories from fat	241.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.86g	41%
Cholesterol	12.25mg	4%
Sodium	847.71mg	35%
Potassium	423.81mg	9%
Total Carbs	45.85g	15%
Sugars	6.66g	27%
Dietary Fiber	6.31g	25%
Protein	22.2g	44%
Vitamin C	61.6mg	103%
Vitamin A	2.4mg	79%
Iron	86.9mg	483%
Calcium	491.3mg	49%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	185.5 Kcal (777 kJ)
Calories from fat	89.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.89g	41%
Cholesterol	4.51mg	4%
Sodium	312.17mg	35%
Potassium	156.07mg	9%
Total Carbs	16.88g	15%
Sugars	2.45g	27%
Dietary Fiber	2.32g	25%
Protein	8.18g	44%
Vitamin C	22.7mg	103%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	79%
Iron	32mg	483%
Calcium	180.9mg	49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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