Name: Vegetarian Sandwich with Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 16 sun-dried tomato halves; 1 cup Boiling Water; 2 Tbsp dried basil leaves; 1/3 cup Capers (drained); 4 medium cloves garlic (peeled); 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 round loaf (16 oz/ 455 g Tuscan-style bread, halved, creating 2 rounds); 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1/2 - 3/4 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper

Vegetarian Sandwich with Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

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Servings

Ingredients

16 sun-dried tomato halves
1 cup Boiling Water
2 Tbsp dried basil leaves
1/3 cup Capers drained
4 medium cloves garlic peeled
1/4 cup canola oil
1 round loaf 16 oz/ 455 g Tuscan-style bread, halved, creating 2 rounds
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 – 3/4 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper

Instructions

Preparation

1 Place tomatoes in a small bowl, cover with boiling water, and let stand 5 minutes to soften.2 Place tomatoes, 1/2 cup (125 mL) tomato water, and remaining spread ingredients in a blender; puree until smooth.3 Spread half of tomato mixture evenly over bottom half of bread loaf and top with filling ingredients in the order listed, starting with cheese.4 Spread remaining tomato mixture on top half of bread loaf and place, spread side down, on top of lettuce. Press down firmly and cut into 8 wedges.5 Fresh Tip: This is a great make ahead sandwich. The spread can also be used as a “tapenade” on crostini or whole-grain crackers.
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