Pesto, Mozzarella, and Roasted Red Peppers
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Several years ago I had a sandwich I absolutely loved. It was a vegetarian sandwich and what I most liked was the simplicity of it. It was bread with pesto smeared on it and was topped off with mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and arugula. I recreated this sandwich but put it on Arnold Sandwich Thins® Roll.
Did you know that all Arnold® Whole Grain Sliced Breads and Arnold® Sandwich Thins® Rolls contain 3-4 grams of fiber, zero grams of trans fat, no high fructose corn syrup, and are cholesterol free? It’s great that the breads and rolls have that much fiber in them.
I used the multi-grain Arnold® Sandwich Thins® Roll because they only contain 100 calories which I appreciate when eating a sandwich. I melted a little butter in a skillet, added in some garlic, and then lightly toasted the sandwich thin roll with the garlic butter.
Next I made my own pesto and topped the sandwich off with the mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and the arugula. The sandwich was just as good as I remembered and it’s a delicious way to incorporate more vegetables into my day. Do you have a favorite sandwich?
Ingredients
For the pesto:
- 3 Tablespoons fresh basil
- 2 Tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil
For the sandwich:
- 1 Arnold multi-gran Sandwich Thin roll
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3 slices fresh mozzarella
- 3 roasted red pepper strips
- 1/4 c. arugula
Instructions
- To make the pesto combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Once it has melted add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Dip the inside of the sandwich thin roll into the garlic butter and then allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes to lightly toast the inside. Remove and set on a plate.
- Spread the pesto on one half of the sandwich thin. On the other half place the mozzarella slices, roasted red peppers, and arugula. Top with the sandwich thin half that has the pesto on it and slice in half.
Notes
I would make a cheese and tomato sandwich.
Hmmm, I think a good BLT would be delicious on it!
I’ve always wanted to make homemade pesto. Yum! I love those sandwich thins, too.
a turkey club!
I would make BLT sandwich
a chicken salad sandwich!
I would make my super awesome chicken salad.
The one you made looks pretty good to me! I also like chicken salad on sandwich thins.
A tuna Sandwich, I love those round ‘Thins”
I love these sandwich thins. I would make a chicken and avocado sandwich. 🙂
A tuna melt or a caprese sandwich with pesto!
I will probably my a tuna salad sandwich!
Looks great! I would make a roast turkey sandwich with fresh tomatoes from the garden and lettuce.
Absolutely love fresh mozzarella. Looks delicious.
Blessings, Catherine.
I”d make a huge tomato sandwich with a ripe tomato warm from the garden, basil leaves and roasted pepper hummus!
I’d like to try a veggie delight sandwich with this bread!
I would make a ham and cheese. I know, very simple, but always my favorite.
I love these sandwich thins! They freeze really well, too, so I always stock up at Costco.
First of all, your sandwich looks and sounds really yummy. I love Arnold bread and sandwich thins are awesome. I really like ham and cheese or turkey and cheese with some spinach. Yum!
i would make a liverwurst sandwich
I’ve bought these sandwich thins before, and they are a great alternative to regular bread. I like adding hummus, lunch meat (roast beef) and baby spinach in my sandwiches. That’s what I’d make!