Spicy Caprese Recipe
Calabrese Pesto SLIDERS, two per order
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Ingredients
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Pesto
Sliders
Method
Pesto Preparation
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- 2
Chop Ingredients
Pulse the mixture until finely chopped.
- 3
Add Olive Oil
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
- 4
Season Pesto
Season with salt to taste, and pulse a few more times to combine.
Slider Assembly
- 5
Prepare Buns
Slice the slider buns in half horizontally.
- 6
Add Pesto
Spread a generous amount of the spicy pesto on the bottom half of each slider bun.
- 7
Layer Cheese and Tomato
Layer slices of fresh mozzarella and tomato on top of the pesto.
- 8
Add Arugula
Top with fresh arugula leaves.
- 9
Finish Assembly
Drizzle balsamic glaze over the arugula, then place the top half of the slider bun to complete.
- 10
Compact Sliders
Press down gently on the assembled sliders to compact slightly.
- 11
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy Caprese sliders!