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A caprese baguette sandwich with pesto is a delicious and easy lunch or dinner

Easy Baguette Caprese Sandwich with Pesto

This easy baguette Caprese sandwich features creamy mozzarella, ripe tomato slices, fragrant basil, and pesto all tucked into a baguette for an easy lunch or dinner. Effortless but not boring in any way!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Course: Sandwiches
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: baguette caprese, caprese sandwich with pesto, Easy Baguette Caprese Sandwich with Pesto, pesto capreso sandwich
Servings: 4
Calories: 438kcal
Author: jfletcher

Equipment

  • 1 bread knife
  • 1 vegetable knife
  • 1 cutting board

Ingredients

  • 2 baguette rolls
  • 2 tbsp pesto
  • 2 whole roma or plum tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 20 leaves fresh basil or more to taste
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Slice the baguette rolls lengthwise in half.
    2 baguette rolls
  • Spread the pesto out on each side of the insides of the sliced baguettes.
    2 tbsp pesto
  • Layer half of the basil leaves onto the the bottom piece of pestoed baguettes.
    20 leaves fresh basil
  • Top the basil with tomato slices.
    2 whole roma or plum tomatoes
  • Layer the sliced fresh mozzarella evenly over top of the tomato slices.
    4 ounces fresh mozzarella
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
    1 tsp salt and pepper
  • Top the mozzarella with the remaining fresh basil.
    20 leaves fresh basil
  • Close the sandwiches by putting the top of the baguette onto each sandwich. Enjoy!
    2 baguette rolls

Notes

See post for notes

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 1602mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 479IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 5mg
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