Pesto Sandwich is a flavorful and versatile sandwich made with pesto sauce, onion, bell pepper and cheese. Simple and delicious grilled pesto sandwich can be made in under 20 minutes. Learn to make quick and easy Pesto Sandwich Recipe with step by step pictures and video.
Pesto Sandwich is a great way to enjoy homemade pesto.This simple pesto sandwich makes a easy fix for weekend dinner. I made some homemade pesto few weeks back had to make this sandwich and should say hubby loved it so much.
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About Pesto Sandwich
Pesto Sandwich is made by sandwiching pesto sauce along with onion, bell pepper, cheese, mixed herbs and toasting the sandwich until crisp. Crisp sandwich with a cheesy flavorful pesto filling along with crunchy vegetables makes this sandwich so unique.
Pesto Sandwich is a must try for all sandwich and pesto lovers. This easy and quick sandwich can have many variations according to ones liking. You can add paneer or other vegetables like corn, mushroom, peas, carrot etc.
You can even grill the sandwich using sandwich maker or iron grill pan. I toasted it using a iron skillet and it was so crisp and we enjoyed it. This sandwich is filling and wholesome so make this for your kids and enjoy.
This Pesto Sandwich is loaded with goodness and packed with pesto and vegetables. This is one of the tastiest and quickest sandwich that you can make if you have pesto sauce in hand. This is such a nice variation to the usual red or white sauce sandwiches.
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Pesto Sandwich Ingredients
- Pesto Sauce – I used homemade fresh pesto sauce. You can use store bought pesto sauce too.
- Bread – I used brown bread. You can use regular white bread or multigrain bread too.
- Vegetables – I used onion and bell pepper. You can use other vegetables like mushroom corn along with it.
- Cheese – I used mozzarella cheese. You can use Parmesan cheese or processed cheese too.
- Butter – Butter is needed to toast the sandwiches.
- Herbs – Add mixed herbs or a combination of chili flakes and oregano.
How to make Pesto Sandwich Step by Step
1.Toast 1/3 cup pine nuts until golden and set aside to cool. Toasting nuts brings out the nutty flavor.
2.To a food processor or blender add toasted pine nuts along with 2 cloves garlic.
3.Clean and rinse 2 cups basil leaves well. Drain water completely. Add the basil leaves along with salt to taste.
4.Add 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder.
5.Add 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
6.Add lemon juice from 1/2 lemon.
7.Blend it and add olive little by little while blending. Use 1/3 cup olive oil add it in 3-4 parts.
8.Blend it until coarse not too smooth.
9.The consistency is slightly coarse. Fresh Basil Pesto Sauce is ready!
10.Apply butter on both the sides of a bread slice. Repeat it for another slice and set aside.
11.Add 2 tablespoon pesto sauce along with 1 tablespoon onion, 1 tablespoon bell pepper.
12.Add 2 tablespoon cheese along with a sprinkle of 1/4 teaspoon mixed herbs.
13.Seal with another bread slice.
14.Place the prepared sandwich on the skillet.
15.Press the sandwich with a flat base bowl or plate. This step ensures even sealing.
16.Flip over to other side. Toast until golden brown on both the sides.
17.Place it on a wooden board.
18.Cut and serve hot!
Serve hot!
Expert Tips
- Pressing with a bowl or plate with flat base ensures sealing the sandwich intact.
- You can even use store bought pesto sauce.
- You can even add cooked or roasted chicken along with pesto sauce.
- Make sure to butter the inside so that the sandwich does not get soggy. The buttered surface will keep the pesto sauce intact without making the bread soggy.
- You can even add crumbled paneer or scrambled eggs as filling for this sandwich.
- Add colored bell pepper for a more colorful sandwich.
- Add cooked beans for a more wholesome and filling sandwich.
Serving & Storage
Sandwiches should be served hot to enjoy the crisp texture. You can make the pesto sauce, cut the vegetables and keep it ready. When needed you can assemble it.
FAQS
1.Is pesto sandwich healthy?
These pesto sandwiches are healthy with vegetables and cheese for protein. You can even serve it with a salad.
2.What other vegetables can I add to this sandwich?
You can add mushrooms, corn, carrot, peas, sprouts etc. You can even add paneer along with vegetables.
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Pesto Sandwich Recipe (Pesto Sauce Sandwich)
Ingredients
For Pesto Sauce
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves tightly packed
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
- 1/2 lemon
- salt to taste
For Pesto Sandwich
- 4 bread slices white or brown
- 4 tablespoon pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoon onion sliced
- 2 tablespoon bell pepper sliced
- 4 tablespoon cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon mixed herbs
- butter as needed to toast
Instructions
- Toast 1/3 cup pine nuts until golden and set aside to cool. Toasting nuts brings out the nutty flavor.
- To a food processor or blender add toasted pine nuts along with 2 cloves garlic.
- Clean and rinse 2 cups basil leaves well. Drain water completely. Add the basil leaves along with salt to taste.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder.
- Add 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Add lemon juice from 1/2 lemon.
- Blend it and add olive little by little while blending. Use 1/3 cup olive oil add it in 3-4 parts.
- Blend it until coarse not too smooth.
- The consistency is slightly coarse. Fresh Basil Pesto Sauce is ready!
- Apply butter on both the sides of a bread slice. Repeat it for another slice and set aside.
- Add 2 tablespoon pesto sauce along with 1 tablespoon onion, 1 tablespoon bell pepper.
- Add 2 tablespoon cheese along with a sprinkle of 1/4 teaspoon mixed herbs.
- Seal with another bread slice.
- Place the prepared sandwich on the skillet.
- Press the sandwich with a flat base bowl or plate. This step ensures even sealing.
- Flip over to other side. Toast until golden brown on both the sides.
- Place it on a wooden board.
- Cut and serve hot!
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Notes
- Pressing with a bowl or plate with flat base ensures sealing the sandwich intact.
- You can even use store bought pesto sauce.
- You can even add cooked or roasted chicken along with pesto sauce.
- Make sure to butter the inside so that the sandwich does not get soggy. The buttered surface will keep the pesto sauce intact without making the bread soggy.
- You can even add crumbled paneer or scrambled eggs as filling for this sandwich.
- Add colored bell pepper for a more colorful sandwich.
- Add cooked beans for a more wholesome and filling sandwich.
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