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Mozzarella, tomato and pesto rolls
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Mozzarella, tomato and pesto rolls

Italian-style lunch rolls with creamy mozzarella, ripe tomato and pesto.

Time 10 min
EffortEasy
Per serving$2.27
Calories398 kcal

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Fresh mozzarella9 oz
  • Tomatoes9 oz
  • Basil pesto2 oz
  • Hamburger buns4 buns
  • Baby spinach2 oz

Also uses from the cupboard: table salt, ground black pepper. Missing any? You can add them to your shop on the shopping list.

Usually contains: Milk, Tree nuts, Gluten.

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Nutrition per adult portion
398
calories
18g
protein
33g
carbs
21g
fat
3g
fiber

Estimated from typical ingredient values, counting a teaspoon of cooking oil for each portion. Children's portions are smaller.

Method

  1. Slice the mozzarella and the tomatoes. Pat the mozzarella dry with paper towels so the rolls do not go soggy.9 oz fresh mozzarella9 oz tomatoes4 buns
  2. Split the buns and spread both cut sides with pesto.2 oz basil pesto
  3. Fill with mozzarella, tomatoes and a few spinach leaves. Season the tomatoes with a little salt and black pepper, then press the tops on.2 oz baby spinach
The trick that makes it

Salt the tomato slices a few minutes before filling. It makes them taste much sweeter.

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