Time 5m Yield 1 serving Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
Whisk together the mayonnaise, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil and garlic. Spread the mayonnaise mixture on the top of 2 slices of bread. Place the sliced tomato on top of one bread slice. Place the remaining slice of bread, mayonnaise side down, on top of the tomato. Cut the sandwich in half and serve.
Time 15m Yield 4 Number Of Ingredients 6 Steps:
Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Layer the basil, tomato slices, and mozzarella cheese between the two halves of bread. Cut into four sandwiches. In a small dish, stir together the balsamic vinegar and red pepper flakes. Use as a dipping sauce.
Time 5m Yield 1 sandwich Number Of Ingredients 7 Steps:
Spread mayonnaise on both slices of the lightly toasted bread. Arrange tomato slices in a thick overlapping layer on top of the bottom slice. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and basil if desired (do not salt if not eating right away). Place a layer of thin avocado slices on top of the tomatoes and top with lettuce leaves and the top slice of bread. Press down firmly and cut the sandwich in half. You can wrap and transport the sandwich, as the toasted bread will resist becoming soggy for a few hours.
Time 10m Yield 2 servings Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
Toast the bread. Take each slice and rub one side all over with the cut side of the garlic clove. (The clove should start to disintegrate into the bread.) Rub each slice with the cut sides of the soft halved tomato, pressing so the tomato flesh sticks to the bread. Drizzle bread with oil, then sprinkle with salt. Spread mayonnaise over the tomato pulp. Place the sliced tomatoes on top of 2 pieces of the bread. Cover tomato slices with onions and sprinkle with salt. Top with bacon if using, then use the other 2 slices of tomato-rubbed bread to make sandwiches. Eat over the sink.
Time 5m Yield 2 sandwiches, 2 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 7 Steps:
All ingredients in this recipe are to taste. Assume that each person will eat at least a half loaf sandwich. Build these sandwiches immediately before serving. Slice tomatoes to 1/4 or 1/2 inch slices. Crush lots of fresh garlic cloves. Chop some basil leaves leave some whole for decoration. Cut loaf of Italian bread in half crosswise. Slice each half loaf lengthwise but NOT all the way through as you would for a sub sandwich. Open each half loaf flat. Drizzle a good amount of olive oil on both sides of the loaf. Spread fresh garlic (to taste) on bottom of loaf. Spread some chopped basil (to taste) on bottom of loaf. Lay tomato slices on bottom of loaf slightly overlapping. Add more garlic if desired. Salt and pepper to taste. Add some whole basil leaves for decoration. Serve open for eye appeal.
Time 12m Yield 4 servings Number Of Ingredients 6 Steps:
Heat a grill pan over medium low to medium heat. Heat oil and garlic in a small pot over low heat. Brush 4 slices of the bread with garlic oil on 1 side. Place garlic oil side down on the grill. Top with sliced cheese, tomato and basil. Place another slice of bread on top of each sandwich. Brush sandwiches with garlic oil. Press sandwiches with heavy skillet or a brick covered with tin foil. Toast sandwiches on both sides to melt cheese.
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Time 5m Yield 1 Number Of Ingredients 5 Steps:
Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (depending on taste) evenly over both slices of bread. Place two slices of tomato on one slice of bread and sprinkle with half of the salt and pepper. Add two more slices of tomato and sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Place second slice of bread, mayonnaise side down, on the top.
