Ciabatta rolls with basil cream pesto

Photo credit: Theofano Vetouli

Crispy grilled ciabatta breads layered with a delicious spread and different toppings. They make an excellent appetizer for any barbeque party and provide a lot of room for improvisation.

  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 3 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

Servings: 10
  • 10
    ciabatta rolls
  • 700 g
    tomatoes
  • 150 g
    black olives cored
  • 200 g
    pepperoni pickled
  • 100 g
    fresh arugula
  • 600 g
    zucchini
  • 200 g
    basil cream pesto
  • 400 g
    vegan feta or smoked tofu

Instructions

  1. Put the ciabatta rolls on a grill or baking tray and grill or bake for 2-3 minutes to warm them up.

  2. Wash the tomatoes and cut them into slices.

  3. Cut the olives in half. Drain the pepperoni and cut in half. Wash the arugula and let it drain.

  4. Cut the zucchini into slices and grill them for 2-3 minutes on each side.

  5. Cut the ciabatta rolls into two halves and spread each half with a thin layer of pesto cream.

  6. Layer with tomatoes, grilled zucchini, vegan feta slices, and arugula leaves. Use the olives and pepperoni for the topping.

  7. Serve the ciabatta rolls cold or place under the grill briefly to serve hot.

Notes

For the basil cream pesto, you can make your own in less than 10 minutes using this recipe.

About the author

Marketa Schellenberg

This recipe was developed by Marketa Schellenberg, one of our culinary instructors.

Tags

Cooking time: 15-30 minutes
Special diets: Lupin-free, Soya-free, yeast-free
Difficulty: Level 1 (easy)
Number ingredients: 5-10 ingredients
Keywords: Ciabatta

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