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Black Olive Pesto Sandwich ( Eat Well Stay Well Recipes )


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Black olive pesto sandwich,much favourite pesto made using walnuts is used as a spread to make this sandwich…walnut does wonders for the brain. In fact, its shape is just like our brain! that’s why it is believed to be the best brain food. . However who do not like pesto can just munch 2 to 3 walnuts everyday.

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Makes 4 sandwiches
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Ingredients


For The Black Olive Pesto

(makes Approx. 1/2 Cup).
1/4 cup chopped pinenuts (chilgoza) or
1 cup fresh basil leaves , loosely packed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
salt and to taste
12 black olives , finely chopped

Other Ingredients
8 whole wheat bread slices , lightly buttered
4 cheese slices
1 cup sliced tomatoes
salt and to taste

Method
For the pesto
  1. Heat a small non-stick pan, add the pinenuts or walnuts and toast them lightly on a slow flame, while stirring continuously. Keep aside.
  2. When cool, combine all the ingredients together except the olives and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.
  3. Add the olives and mix well.
  4. Divide the pesto into 4 equal portions and keep aside.

How to proceed
  1. Trim the edges of the bread slices. Keep aside.
  2. Place a bread slice on clean dry surface, spread a portion of the pesto evenly on it.
  3. Place a cheese slice and ¼ cup of tomato slices evenly over it.
  4. Sprinkle salt and pepper over it and sandwich with another slice of bread.
  5. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more sandwiches.
  6. Cut each sandwich into 2 equal pieces and serve immediately.

Handy tip:
  1. Ready-made pesto available in the market can also be used.
Nutrient values Per Sandwich
EnergyProteinCarbohydratesFatCalciumIron
282 calories 10.7 gm 26.6 gm 12.7 gm 335.5 mg 4.7 mg
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