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Basil Red Pepper Sandwiches
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4
I don't add the olives because I dislike them, but you may add if desired.
Ingredients:
1 loaf unsliced italian bread
1 -2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
8 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
4 pieces roasted sweet red peppers, patted dry
12 fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup chopped pitted green olives
Directions:
1. Cut the top half off the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out the top and the bottom.
2. In a small bowl, combine lemon peel and 2 TBSP oil. Spread over the cut side of bread top. Drizzle remaining oil inside bread bottom; layer with cheese, red pepper, basil and olives.
3. Replace bread top. Wrap in foil.
4. Bake at 350'°F for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted.
5. Slice before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com