Saturday, November 20, 2010

Fresh mozzarella BLT with pesto

Recipe from Food Network Magazine
Fresh mozzarella BLT with pesto
Makes 1 Serving

1 3- to 4-inch baguette (77 grams)
3 Slices turkey bacon
1 ½ tsp pesto
1 ½ tsp fat-free mayonnaise
1 spear romaine lettuce
2 slices tomato
1 slice fresh mozzarella (20 grams)
Salt and pepper to taste.

Slice baguette open, leaving one side attached to form a hinge. Cook bacon in skillet until crispy. Combine pesto with mayo and smear on bottom of bread. Layer romaine, then tomato, bacon and mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper. Close sandwich and serve.

Nutritional Information: 325 calories, 33 carbs, 13 fat grams and 16 protein grams.

Review: We loved it! So yummy – a definite new fave that I plan to start bringing to work – woo!