Toasted Sourdough Half Sandwich with Roasted Pepper and Mozzarella

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A vibrant half sandwich featuring roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, and basil on toasted sourdough bread, perfect for a light yet flavorful meal. This Mediterranean-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 12 minutes, pairs sourdough bread slices, roasted red bell pepper strips, fresh mozzarella slices for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 7 min Serves 1 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and brush 1 tsp butter on one side of each of the 2 sourdough bread slices.
  2. Step 2: Place the bread buttered-side down in the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip the bread slices and layer on 3 oz fresh mozzarella slices evenly on one slice, then top with 1/4 cup roasted red bell pepper strips and 6 fresh basil leaves. Sprinkle 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper over the toppings.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the layered ingredients, then cover with the other slice of bread, butter side up.
  5. Step 5: Press the sandwich gently with a spatula and cook for another 2 minutes until the mozzarella begins to melt and the second side is toasted.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat, cut the sandwich in half down the middle to serve two half portions, and enjoy while warm.

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