GRILLED CAPRESE SANDWICH

RECIPE COURTESY OF:  Evo America and lwilliams@evoamerica.com

GRILLED CAPRESE SANDWICH

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 slices rustic sourdough or Italian country bread

• 2 large garlic cloves, halved

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 8 slices mozzarella cheese

• 2 ripe heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup thinly sliced roasted red peppers

• 16 large basil leaves

• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

• 1/2 tsp. pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Rub a side of each slice of bread with a cut side of garlic and brush with oil. Layer the plain side of half the bread with cheese, tomatoes, and peppers, dividing evenly. Top with remaining bread, garlic side up.

2. Heat Evo grill to medium. Grill until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted, 6 minutes.

3. Tuck 4 slices basil into each sandwich. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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