Veggie Pesto Focaccia Sub with Zero Maida Focaccia Sourdough
Ingredients:
The Health Factory's Zero Maida Focaccia Sourdough Bread
Bell peppers (sliced) – ½ cup
Cottage cheese (cubed) – ½ cup
Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Salt – to taste
Black pepper – to taste
Tomato (sliced) – 1 medium
Lettuce (chopped) – ½ cup
Homemade pesto dip – 2 tbsp
Instructions:
Slice the Bread:
Slice The Health Factory’s Zero Maida Focaccia Sourdough Bread horizontally into two equal halves.
Sauté the Vegetables:
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and drizzle in 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the sliced bell peppers, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until slightly softened.
Add Cottage Cheese:
Add the cottage cheese cubes to the pan and toss gently. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden. Set aside.
Layer the Sandwich:
On the bottom half of the bread, spread half of the sautéed bell pepper mixture. Layer with golden cottage cheese cubes, tomato slices, and chopped lettuce.
Prepare the Pesto Dip:
Blend ¼ cup toasted almonds, 2 cups basil leaves, 2 garlic cloves, and ⅓ cup olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble and Serve:
Spread a generous layer of pesto dip on the top half of the bread and place it over the bottom half to complete the sandwich. Serve warm or at room temperature.
