"Homemade" Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Pesto And Tomato

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For a tasty, comforting and filling lunch, a quick and easy option is always a Grilled Cheese Sandwich . To add some pizzazz, I include Basil Pesto and Tomatoes, with sprinkles of Dried Herbs such as Parsley, or Mixed Herbs, adding a pinch of Chili Flakes.

I hate to waste food, so I'm always meticulously observing food items in my refrigerator, to plan my meals around using perishable items, mixed with other items already in use.

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To make my specially created Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Green Pesto and Tomatoes, here are the ingredients needed.

Ingredients (for 2 persons)

• 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
• 4 slices of Cheddar Cheese (I'm using Mature Cheddar)
• 4 slices of sandwich bread (brown, my choice)
• 2 tsp of Basil Pesto (feel free to add more)
• 2 tbsp of Unsalted Butter
• a pinch of Black Pepper
• a pinch of Chili Flakes
• a pinch of Dried herbs (Parsley, and Mixed Herbs, or your preferred herb)
• a few slices of Red Capsicum / Bell Peppers for garnish (Salad)
• Baby Spinach Leaves (Salad)
• Basil Leaves for garnishing

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Tools

• 1 small Frying Pan
• 1 buttering Knife
• 1 Tablespoon
• 1 Chopping Board
• 1 Spatula

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METHOD

I've divided all ingredients in half, since I'm making two sandwiches for four persons.

• Melt Butter to spreadable form
• Butter one side of Bread (to be placed butter side down in frying pan)
• On the unbuttered side of the Slice of Bread, spread half the amount of Pesto, and top with half the amount of Cheese.

• Add half the amount of Tomatoes

• Sprinkle with Dried Herbs of choice, or simple Black Pepper.

• Butter the second slice of Bread

• Cover the open sandwich with the second slice of Bread, with Butter side facing up.

• Place sandwich on medium heat in frying pan, and toast for 2-3 mins on each side till golden brown, and Cheese melted.

• Remove from heat.

Follow steps for second sandwich, or if you have a large frying pan as I normally do, you could grill both sandwiches at once to save time.

• Slice sandwiches to whatever looks most appealing to you.

• Serve with fresh salad or a nice soup, or eat just as it is.

Serve warm and enjoy!