Mozzarella and pepper melt
The combination of chewy mozzarella and super-sweet Peppadew peppers makes this quick meal taste absolutely divine
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Cooking time: 15 mins
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Serves: 4
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Costs: Cheap as chips
Ingredients
Peppadews are small, slightly spicy sweet peppers, which can be bought in a jar from supermarkets. Look out for the spicier variety if you like more of a kick.
- 2 ciabatta loaves, split in half and then halved again
- 120g pot fresh green pesto
- 400g (14oz) mozzarella cheese
- 115g (4oz) sweet Peppadew peppers, halved (See Top tip below)
- 300g (10½ oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 115g (4oz) pitted black olives, halved
- 8tbsp torn fresh basil leaves
- Crisp green salad, to serve
Method
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Place the ciabatta halves on the grill pan and spread with the pesto. Top evenly with the mozzarella, peppers, cherry tomatoes and black olives.
- Place under the grill and cook for 8-10 mins or until the cheese is melted and turning golden brown. Scatter with the basil and serve with a crisp green salad.
Nutritional information per portion
- Calories 740(kcal)
- Fat 45.0g
This nutritional information is only a guide and is based on 2,000 calories per day. For more information on eating a healthy diet, please visit the Food Standards Agency website.
Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.
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