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.

Siphosethu Sethu
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This sandwich is perfect for a quick and easy lunch. It's also very affordable.


Brooklyn gaming
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This sandwich is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


YOUSSEF ELARBY GAMING FF
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I love the combination of basil and red peppers in this sandwich. It's so unique and delicious.


Shane Overbee
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This sandwich is perfect for a summer lunch. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Raheel raza satti Raheel raza satti
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I made this sandwich for a picnic, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Deedar hussain khaskheli
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This sandwich was a bit too bland for me. I would recommend adding some more seasonings to the recipe.


Sonja Mathis
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I made this sandwich with whole wheat bread and low-fat cheese, and it was still very good. I'm glad to know that I can make a healthy sandwich that tastes great.


M Salman Khan
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This sandwich was perfect for a light lunch. It was easy to make and very satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


Rc Sobuj
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good basil sandwich recipe for a long time. This one is definitely a keeper.


Azra Mansoor
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I made this sandwich for my husband, and he loved it! He said it was one of the best sandwiches he's ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


Balogun Akinyemi
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This sandwich was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less red pepper flakes if you don't like spicy food.


Ali Ali
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I'm not a huge fan of basil, but I really enjoyed this sandwich. The red peppers and cheese balanced out the basil flavor perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jahan Rahman
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This sandwich was easy to make and so delicious! I used sun-dried tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Darcy Thompson
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I made this sandwich for lunch today, and it was so good! The basil and red peppers gave it a really unique flavor, and the cheese was melted perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Woodley Erius
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This sandwich was absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the bread was so soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.