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Easy & Delicious Gourmet Sandwich Recipe: Homemade Pesto & Sautéed Tomatoes

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Easy & Delicious Gourmet Sandwich Recipe: Homemade Pesto & Sautéed Tomatoes

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Easy & Delicious Gourmet Sandwich Recipe: Homemade Pesto & Sautéed Tomatoes

Name: Easy & Delicious Gourmet Sandwich Recipe: Homemade Pesto & Sautéed Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean Inspired
Ingredients: 2 cups Spring mix; 4 cloves Garlic cloves (2 for pesto, 2 for tomatoes); 3 tablespoons Pine nuts; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1/4 cup Olive oil (for pesto and assembly); to taste Salt (for pesto and tomatoes); to taste Black pepper (for pesto and tomatoes); 1 tablespoon Fresh basil leaves, chopped (for pesto, optional); 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter; 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved or whole); 4 slices Bread slices (your favorite type, e.g., sourdough or whole wheat)

Surprise your friends with this incredible gourmet sandwich! This recipe features two simple yet flavorful homemade components: fresh pesto made with spring mix, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan, and sweet sautéed cherry tomatoes with garlic and butter. Assemble these delicious elements with your favorite bread for a quick and satisfying meal.

#Sandwich

#Pesto

#Cherry Tomatoes

#Vegetarian

#Quick Meal

#Gourmet

#Easy

Homemade Spring Mix Pesto

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

Cook Time

17m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Mediterranean Inspired

Spanish

Nutrition (per serving)

550

Calories

18g

Protein

45g

Carbs

40g

Fat

Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic

Ingredients

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Assembled Gourmet Sandwich

Instructions

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In a food processor, combine spring mix, 2 garlic cloves, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup of olive oil. Process until smooth.
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In a food processor, combine spring mix, 2 garlic cloves, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup of olive oil. Process until smooth.
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Adjust olive oil for desired consistency. For a creamier pesto, add a little more oil.
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Add salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh basil leaves to the pesto. Process briefly to combine.
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Add salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh basil leaves to the pesto. Process briefly to combine.
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Taste and adjust seasoning to your preference.

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Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.
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Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add the remaining 2 garlic cloves (minced or sliced) to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute.
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Add the remaining 2 garlic cloves (minced or sliced) to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute.
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Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can become bitter.
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Add 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes soften and burst slightly.
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Add 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes soften and burst slightly.
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You can gently press the tomatoes with a spoon to help them burst and release their juices.

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Toast 4 slices of your favorite bread until golden and slightly crispy.
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Toast 4 slices of your favorite bread until golden and slightly crispy.
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Sourdough or rustic bread works great for this sandwich.
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Spread a generous layer of the homemade pesto on two toasted bread slices.
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Spread a generous layer of the homemade pesto on two toasted bread slices.
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Spoon the sautéed cherry tomatoes over the pesto-covered bread slices.
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Spoon the sautéed cherry tomatoes over the pesto-covered bread slices.
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Ensure an even distribution of the tomatoes for balanced flavor.

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Top with the remaining two toasted bread slices to complete the sandwiches.
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Top with the remaining two toasted bread slices to complete the sandwiches.
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Slice the sandwiches in half and serve immediately. Enjoy your gourmet creation!
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Slice the sandwiches in half and serve immediately. Enjoy your gourmet creation!
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This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Easy & Delicious Gourmet Sandwich Recipe: Homemade Pesto & Sautéed Tomatoes

Easy & Delicious Gourmet Sandwich Recipe: Homemade Pesto & Sautéed Tomatoes

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Spring mix

Garlic cloves(2 for pesto, 2 for tomatoes)

Pine nuts

Parmesan cheese, grated

Olive oil(for pesto and assembly)

Salt(for pesto and tomatoes)

Black pepper(for pesto and tomatoes)

Fresh basil leaves, chopped(for pesto, optional)

Unsalted butter

Cherry tomatoes(halved or whole)

Bread slices(your favorite type, e.g., sourdough or whole wheat)

Servings: 2

Instructions

In a food processor, combine spring mix, 2 garlic cloves, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup of olive oil. Process until smooth.Preview3mPreviewIn a food processor, combine spring mix, 2 garlic cloves, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup of olive oil. Process until smooth.3m

Add salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh basil leaves to the pesto. Process briefly to combine.Preview2mPreviewAdd salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh basil leaves to the pesto. Process briefly to combine.2m

Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.Preview1mPreviewMelt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.1m

Add the remaining 2 garlic cloves (minced or sliced) to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute.Preview1mPreviewAdd the remaining 2 garlic cloves (minced or sliced) to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute.1m

Add 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes soften and burst slightly.Preview4mPreviewAdd 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes soften and burst slightly.4m

Toast 4 slices of your favorite bread until golden and slightly crispy.Preview2mPreviewToast 4 slices of your favorite bread until golden and slightly crispy.2m

Spread a generous layer of the homemade pesto on two toasted bread slices.Preview1mPreviewSpread a generous layer of the homemade pesto on two toasted bread slices.1m

Spoon the sautéed cherry tomatoes over the pesto-covered bread slices.Preview1mPreviewSpoon the sautéed cherry tomatoes over the pesto-covered bread slices.1m

Top with the remaining two toasted bread slices to complete the sandwiches.Preview1mPreviewTop with the remaining two toasted bread slices to complete the sandwiches.1m

Slice the sandwiches in half and serve immediately. Enjoy your gourmet creation!Preview1mPreviewSlice the sandwiches in half and serve immediately. Enjoy your gourmet creation!1m

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Garlic cloves
(2 for pesto, 2 for tomatoes)

Olive oil
(for pesto and assembly)

Salt
(for pesto and tomatoes)

Black pepper
(for pesto and tomatoes)

Fresh basil leaves, chopped
(for pesto, optional)

Cherry tomatoes
(halved or whole)

Bread slices
(your favorite type, e.g., sourdough or whole wheat)

Add salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh basil leaves to the pesto. Process briefly to combine.
Preview
2m
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Add salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh basil leaves to the pesto. Process briefly to combine.
2m

Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Preview
1m
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Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.
1m

Add the remaining 2 garlic cloves (minced or sliced) to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute.
Preview
1m
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Add the remaining 2 garlic cloves (minced or sliced) to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute.
1m

Add 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes soften and burst slightly.
Preview
4m
Preview
Add 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes soften and burst slightly.
4m

Toast 4 slices of your favorite bread until golden and slightly crispy.
Preview
2m
Preview
Toast 4 slices of your favorite bread until golden and slightly crispy.
2m

Spread a generous layer of the homemade pesto on two toasted bread slices.
Preview
1m
Preview
Spread a generous layer of the homemade pesto on two toasted bread slices.
1m

Spoon the sautéed cherry tomatoes over the pesto-covered bread slices.
Preview
1m
Preview
Spoon the sautéed cherry tomatoes over the pesto-covered bread slices.
1m

Top with the remaining two toasted bread slices to complete the sandwiches.
Preview
1m
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Top with the remaining two toasted bread slices to complete the sandwiches.
1m

Slice the sandwiches in half and serve immediately. Enjoy your gourmet creation!
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1m
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Slice the sandwiches in half and serve immediately. Enjoy your gourmet creation!
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