Ciabatta rolls with basil cream pesto
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
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10ciabatta rolls
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700 gtomatoes
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150 gblack olives cored
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200 gpepperoni pickled
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100 gfresh arugula
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600 gzucchini
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200 gbasil cream pesto
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400 gvegan feta or smoked tofu
Instructions
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Put the ciabatta rolls on a grill or baking tray and grill or bake for 2-3 minutes to warm them up.
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Wash the tomatoes and cut them into slices.
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Cut the olives in half. Drain the pepperoni and cut in half. Wash the arugula and let it drain.
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Cut the zucchini into slices and grill them for 2-3 minutes on each side.
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Cut the ciabatta rolls into two halves and spread each half with a thin layer of pesto cream.
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Layer with tomatoes, grilled zucchini, vegan feta slices, and arugula leaves. Use the olives and pepperoni for the topping.
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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.