Description
Gourmet Mediterranean Burrata & Olive Pesto Sandwich blends creamy Italian cheese with zesty olive spread on rustic bread. Fresh zucchini adds crisp layers of garden-fresh flavor, inviting you to savor each Mediterranean-inspired bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 burrata cheese ball
- 1 large zucchini, sliced
- 4 slices bread
Condiment/Spread:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) olive pesto
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a grill pan to medium temperature, ensuring even heat distribution.
- Arrange zucchini slices on the hot grill pan, cooking for approximately 2-3 minutes per side until tender and lightly charred.
- Simultaneously, toast bread slices until they achieve a crisp, golden-brown exterior.
- Generously spread olive pesto across the entire surface of each toasted bread slice, ensuring complete coverage.
- Layer the grilled zucchini evenly on two bread slices, creating a uniform vegetable base.
- Delicately tear burrata into rustic pieces, strategically placing them atop the zucchini for maximum flavor distribution.
- Sprinkle a refined layer of salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance the sandwich’s overall taste profile.
- Carefully position the remaining bread slices on top, gently pressing to create a cohesive sandwich structure.
- Using a sharp knife, slice each sandwich diagonally to create visually appealing halves.
- Serve immediately while the sandwich maintains its optimal temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Choose firm, fresh zucchini for better grilling results and prevent soggy sandwich texture.
- Pat zucchini dry before grilling to achieve perfect golden-brown grill marks and prevent excess moisture.
- Use high-quality, artisanal bread like ciabatta or sourdough for enhanced flavor and crispier sandwich edges.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute bread with gluten-free alternatives or large lettuce leaves as wraps.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg