BASIL RED PEPPER SANDWICHES

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Refreshing basil leaves dress up this hot and hearty sandwich from our Test Kitchen. With a tangy olive spread, sweet peppers and mozzarella cheese, the hand-held meals are ideal for picnics or tailgating.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread
1 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 large pieces roasted sweet red peppers, patted dry
12 fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup chopped pitted green olives

Steps:

  • Cut the top half off the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out top and bottom, leaving a 3/4-in. shell (save removed bread for another use). , In a small bowl, combine lemon zest and 2 tablespoons oil. Spread over the cut side of bread top. Drizzle remaining oil inside bread bottom. Layer with the cheese, red pepper, basil and olives. Replace bread top. Wrap in foil. , Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Slice before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 1248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Damon Brown
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I'll definitely be making these sandwiches again!


Md Ekbal
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The basil pesto really makes these sandwiches special.


Farhat Ali
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I'm not a fan of red peppers, but I still enjoyed these sandwiches.


Sourov Sheikh
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These sandwiches are a great way to use up leftover roasted red peppers.


Devis segiibwa
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I love how versatile these sandwiches are. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Nate Long
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I've made these sandwiches several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Bearofkratos
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These sandwiches are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.


Orakzai 123
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I thought these sandwiches were just okay. I wouldn't go out of my way to make them again.


Op janu
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I'm not sure I would make these sandwiches again. The flavors just didn't work for me.


Metro Tmobile
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I used a sun-dried tomato pesto instead of the basil pesto and it was delicious!


Traci Warren
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The red peppers add a nice pop of color and flavor to these sandwiches.


Rahees Aamir
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I'm not a big fan of basil, but I really enjoyed these sandwiches.


Samar Alam
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I made these sandwiches for a party and they were a huge hit!


Jackson Wani
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These sandwiches are perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Yasir Zazai
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I love the combination of basil and red peppers in this sandwich. It's so fresh and flavorful!


Raj Chowdhury
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