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Pesto and Tomato Mozzarella Melts
Veggie
Pesto and Tomato Mozzarella Melts

with Caramelized Onions, Crispy Shallots and Pesto Aioli

Difficulty: 2/3
Italian

Get your camera out because these mozzarella melts are Insta-ready with their unreal cheese pull! They don't only look good —basil pesto and balsamic caramelized onions also pack huge flavour into these handhelds. Can't decide between salad or wedges on the side? No worries, because we're giving you both!

Allergens

Barley
Sulphites
Mustard
Wheat
Milk
Egg

Utensils

Baking Sheet
Measuring Spoons
Large Bowl
Small Bowl
Medium Pot
Whisk
Paper Towel

Tags

Veggie
SEO
Ingredients
Ciabatta Roll

Ciabatta Roll

2 unit

Fresh Mozzarella

Fresh Mozzarella

125 g

Yellow Onion

Yellow Onion

113 g

Balsamic Glaze

Balsamic Glaze

2 tbsp

Beefsteak Tomato

Beefsteak Tomato

170 g

Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto

0.25 cup

Arugula and Spinach Mix

Arugula and Spinach Mix

56 g

Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise

2 tbsp

Russet Potato

Russet Potato

460 g

Garlic, cloves

Garlic, cloves

1 unit

Crispy Shallots

Crispy Shallots

28 g

Unsalted Butter

Unsalted Butter

1.5 tbsp

Oil

Oil

2 tbsp

Salt

Salt

0.5 tsp

Pepper

Pepper

0.25 tsp

Preparation
1
Roast potato wedges

Before starting, preheat oven to 450˚F. Remove 1 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl) from the fridge and set aside to come up to room temperature. Wash and dry all produce. Garlic Guide for Step 3 (dbl for 4 ppl): 1/8 tsp mild, 1/4 tsp medium and 1/2 tsp extra! Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch wedges. Add potatoes and 1 tbsp oil to an unlined baking sheet. (NOTE: For 4 ppl, use 2 baking sheets, with 1 tbsp oil per sheet.) Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Roast in the middle of the oven, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden-brown, 24-26 min. (NOTE: For 4 ppl, roast in the middle and bottom of the oven, rotating sheets halfway through.)

2
Caramelize onions

Meanwhile, heat a medium pot over medium heat. While the pot heats, peel, then cut onion into 1/4-inch slices. When the pot is hot, add 1/2 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl), then swirl the pot until melted. (NOTE: Save softened butter for step 4.) Add onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6-8 min. Add half the balsamic glaze and 1 tbsp water (dbl for 4 ppl), then season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are dark golden-brown, 4-5 min. Remove the pot from the heat.

3
Prep and make vinaigrette

Meanwhile, peel, then mince or grate garlic. Halve rolls. Cut mozzarella into 4 equal slices (8 slices for 4 ppl).Cut 2 slices from the thickest part of tomato (4 slices for 4 ppl). Transfer tomato slices to a paper towel-lined plate. Season both sides with salt, then set aside. Cut remaining tomato into 1/2-inch pieces. Add pesto and 1/2 tsp garlic to a small bowl. (NOTE: Reference garlic guide.) Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then stir to combine. Set aside. Add remaining balsamic glaze and 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl) to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then whisk to combine.

4
Toast rolls

When potato wedges are almost done, arrange rolls on another unlined baking sheet, cut-side up. Spread 1 tbsp softened butter (dbl for 4 ppl) on cut sides, then season with pepper. Toast rolls in the top of the oven until lightly golden, 4-5 min. (TIP: Keep an eye on rolls so they don't burn!)Transfer top rolls to a plate, leaving bottom rolls on the baking sheet.

5
Melt mozzarella

When potato wedges are done, remove the baking sheet from the oven, then switch the oven to high broil. Pat tomato slices dry with paper towels. Spread half the garlicky pesto on bottom rolls, then top with tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper. Top with mozzarella. Return assembled bottom rolls to the middle of the oven until mozzarella melts, 3-4 min. (TIP: Keep an eye on rolls so they don't burn!)

6
Finish and serve

Meanwhile, add mayo to the bowl with remaining garlicky pesto, then stir to combine. Add arugula and spinach mix and chopped tomatoes to the bowl with vinaigrette, then toss to coat. Carefully stack caramelized onions, some crispy shallots and some dressed greens on melted mozzarella. Close melts with top rolls. Divide melts, potato wedges and remaining salad between plates. Sprinkle remaining crispy shallots over salad. Serve pesto aioli alongside for dipping.

Nutrition per serving

1090

kcal

Calories

61

g

Fat

21

g

Saturated Fat

115

g

Carbohydrate

9

g

Sugar

8

g

Dietary Fiber

26

g

Protein

70

mg

Cholesterol

1840

mg

Sodium

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