Recipe: Fresh Mozzarella and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwiches (grilled)

FRESH MOZZARELLA AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SANDWICHES

8 slices French or sourdough bread
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or butter, at room temperature
3/4 pound whole fresh mozzarella, sliced in 1/4-inch-thick rounds
2 red bell peppers, roasted and sliced
Salt
1 cup fresh arugula or basil leaves

Brush 1 side of each bread slice with olive oil or slather with butter. Place 4 pieces of bread on a work surface oiled side down. Top each with a layer of mozzarella, a layer of roasted pepper, a pinch of salt and a few leaves of arugula or basil. Place the other pieces of bread on top.

Heat a large skillet or a panini press and cook the sandwiches until cheese is softened and bread is lightly toasted on both sides, about 4 minutes.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Soup + Sides by Catherine Walthers