Name: Caprese Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. balsamic vinegar; 8 slices peasant bread; 1 c. baby arugula; 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced; 1 lb. fresh mozzarella, sliced; 12 fresh basil leaves; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp. store-bought or homemade basil pesto

1/2 c. balsamic vinegar

8 slices peasant bread

1 c. baby arugula

2 ripe tomatoes, sliced

1 lb. fresh mozzarella, sliced

12 fresh basil leaves

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp. store-bought or homemade basil pesto

Step 1: In a small pot over medium heat, bring balsamic vinegar to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about two-thirds and is syrupy, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
Step 2: Meanwhile, toast bread, if desired. Divide arugula among 4 slices of bread. Top with tomatoes and mozzarella. Drizzle some balsamic glaze over mozzarella. Layer basil leaves over. Drizzle with oil; season with with salt and pepper. Spread a thick layer of pesto over one side of remaining bread slices. Close sandwiches pesto side down and cut in half.

Step 1: In a small pot over medium heat, bring balsamic vinegar to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about two-thirds and is syrupy, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
Step 2: Meanwhile, toast bread, if desired. Divide arugula among 4 slices of bread. Top with tomatoes and mozzarella. Drizzle some balsamic glaze over mozzarella. Layer basil leaves over. Drizzle with oil; season with with salt and pepper. Spread a thick layer of pesto over one side of remaining bread slices. Close sandwiches pesto side down and cut in half.

Caprese Sandwich

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Caprese Sandwich

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