Basil Pesto Sunshine Sandwich Recipe
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Basil Pesto Sunshine Sandwich

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (35)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 720 | Total Fat: 50.2g | Cholesterol: 121mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by MICHELLE H   view full review
TGI Friday's has a dish called the Roasted Veggie Sandwich. I wanted to duplicate it, so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by BABSKITCHEN   view full review
This sandwich was awesome! It caught my eye because I had most of the ingredients on hand but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by XOXXX   view full review
Too fatty what with the oil and mayo. Better to mix the pesto with riccotta cheese in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2004 by RogueOnion8   view full review
I followed the recipe exactly. I thought it was okay but after awhile the red peppers didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by FLOSWAMIT   view full review
Another alternative I like is Herb Foccacia bread with spinach, tomatoes, and mozarella, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by GILGATEX   view full review
Very tasty, but very greasy and fatty. Overall very good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2005 by WashingtonHuskiesFan   view full review
Very tasty! A little oily given the roasted red peppers in a jar and the pesto, but you can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2011 by collegechef08   view full review
A yummy sandwich and a great option for lunch. The only change I made was to toast the bread,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2006 by JESSICA1467   view full review
I really love all these ingredients on their own, but togther, they were just too overpowering...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by JAZELIZABETH   view full review
This is absolutely delicious! I had black bean soup and Blue Nun Rheinhessen wine with the...

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