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Basil Pesto Sunshine Sandwich

SUBMITTED BY: Erin Rowland 

"This is a sandwich you'll never forget. Two kinds of pesto are spread on focaccia, which is then piled high with roasted red peppers, feta cheese and basil."
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This recipe has been rated 34 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  10 Min
READY IN  10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 slice focaccia bread, cut in half horizontally
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons basil pesto
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto
  • 1/4 cup roasted red peppers
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and basil pesto; spread onto one half of bread. Spread other half with sun-dried tomato pesto. Arrange roasted red peppers on bottom piece. Cover with feta cheese, then fresh basil. Top with remaining slice of bread.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 5, 2004 by BABSKITCHEN 
This sandwich was awesome! It caught my eye because I had most of the ingredients on hand but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 5, 2004 by MICHELLE H 
TGI Friday's has a dish called the Roasted Veggie Sandwich. I wanted to duplicate it, so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 28, 2004 by DeafDogLover 
I followed the recipe exactly. I thought it was okay but after awhile the red peppers didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 5, 2004 by XOXXX 
Too fatty what with the oil and mayo. Better to mix the pesto with riccotta cheese in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 5, 2004 by GILGATEX 
Very tasty, but very greasy and fatty. Overall very good. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 5, 2004 by FLOSWAMIT 
Another alternative I like is Herb Foccacia bread with spinach, tomatoes, and mozarella, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 23, 2005 by WashingtonHuskiesFan 
Very tasty! A little oily given the roasted red peppers in a jar and the pesto, but you can... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 5, 2004 by JAZELIZABETH 
This is absolutely delicious! I had black bean soup and Blue Nun Rheinhessen wine with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 27, 2006 by JESSICA1467 
I really love all these ingredients on their own, but togther, they were just too overpowering... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 7, 2005 by RANCOR 
It's not very tasty and way too zesty for me. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Basil Pesto Sunshine Sandwich

Servings Per Recipe: 1

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 721

  • Total Fat: 50.2g
  • Cholesterol: 124mg
  • Sodium: 2127mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.5g
  • Protein: 26.9g

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