Ingredients
- 8 ounce ball of fresh mozzarella
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup of bread crumbs*
- 1/4 cup of flour**
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tomatoes
- tablespoon of olive oil
For the Pesto
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup of pine nuts or walnuts
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a pan on the stove top.
- While the pan is heating up, lightly beat an egg and mix together the bread crumbs, salt and pepper, and parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
- Add flour to another small bowl.
- Dip mozarella cheese into flour, then dip in egg, and then coat in the bread crumbs. Repeat until all cheese is coated.
- Put all cheese in together. Cook each side for about 2 minutes.
For Pesto Sauce
- Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor and mix until blended together.
Notes
* I used a gluten free all purpose flour blend.This recipe will work with regular flour as well.
** I used gluten free bread crumbs. Again, this recipe will work with regular bread crumbs as well.
** I used gluten free bread crumbs. Again, this recipe will work with regular bread crumbs as well.
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