Open Faced Primavera Sandwiches

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
16 thin asparagus spears1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil1/8 teaspoon coarse salt1/8 teaspoon pepper4 large slices artisan bread (1/2 inch)2 tablespoons purchased pesto4 thin slices prosciutto*1 (8-oz.) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained, rinsed, patted dry, sliced (1/2 inch)4 slices mozzarella cheese (1/8 inch)
Directions
1. Heat oven to 450°F. Spread asparagus on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 10 minutes; remove asparagus from baking sheet. Reduce oven temperature to 400°F.

2. Place bread on baking sheet; bake at 400°F. for 10 minutes or until toasted, turning once.

3. Heat broiler. Spread 1/2 tablespoon pesto over each bread slice; top each with prosciutto, peppers, asparagus and cheese.

4. Broil 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown. Serve warm.

TIP *Prosciutto is an Italian-style, salt-cured, unsmoked ham. Deli ham or salami can be substituted.

4 sandwiches

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KYLIE.LANDIS.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 263.7
  • Total Fat: 9.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 20.4 mg
  • Sodium: 887.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
  • Protein: 14.4 g

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