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Mozzarella pesto sandwich
Swing by the Italian deli counter or specialty shop, and pick up a fresh portion of Buffalo Mozzarella. No doubt about it, you're going to fall head-over-heels for this mega delish sandwich with Italian flair. A dash of pesto is all you need to spread across a crusty slice of baguette or Ciabatta roll to go with the cheese. You can add halved cherry tomatoes if you wish, and toss on a basil garnish. A great lunch option, you'll get a satisfying 18 grams of protein out of this one!
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VIDEO: Cheesy Eggplant Hedgehogs
These baked Cheesy Eggplant Hedgehogs are totally adorable, tasty and really easy to make!
Ingredients
- 3 large eggplants
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 cup shredded cheese
Method
- Mix the olive oil, chopped basil, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Carefully slice the eggplant on it's side in a cross-hatch pattern, without cutting all the way through.
- Lay the eggplants inside an oven-safe baking tray.
- Pour the oil mixture over the eggplants, taking care to pour between the slices.
- Stuff the gaps in the eggplant with shredded cheese.
- Cook in the oven at 355°F for 45 minutes, until the flesh is cooked and the cheese totally melted.
- Serve and enjoy!