Basil Pesto Bread

Name: Basil Pesto Bread
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread; 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced; 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, sliced

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Ingredients

3 cups fresh basil leaves ⓘ
1/2 cup olive oil ⓘ
2 cloves garlic, peeled ⓘ
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese ⓘ
1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread ⓘ
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced ⓘ
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, sliced ⓘ

Instructions

In a blender or food processor, puree the basil leaves, olive oil and garlic. Mix in the pine nuts and Parmesan cheese. Continue processing until desired consistency is reached.
Preheat the broiler.
Slice Italian bread to desired thickness. Spread a layer of pesto on each slice. Top with roma (plum) tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
Place topped bread slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Broil 5 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

723 kcal 36% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 28g 56% DV

Total Fat 44.6g 57% DV

Carbs 59.5g 22% DV

Fiber 10.6g 38% DV

Sugar 3.4g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 764mg 33% DV

Potassium 1089.5mg 23% DV

Cholesterol 21mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 80mcg 9% DV

Vitamin C 0.3mg

Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV

Calcium 978.3mg 75% DV

Iron 25.8mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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