Pepper and Mozzarella Toasties recipe
Golden toasties filled with sweet, roasted peppers and melting mozzarella, finished with a hint of black pepper for a simple, satisfying lunch or snack. The colourful peppers bring sweetness and freshness to the rich, gooey cheese.
20 min · Easy · British Jump to method
Ingredients
- 4 slices Bread
- 150g Mozzarella
- 1 Green Pepper
- 1 Purple Pepper
- 1 Yellow Pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 20g Butter
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 635 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates | 54 g |
| Fat | 35 g |
| Saturated fat | 14 g |
| Fibre | 5.5 g |
| Sugar | 7.5 g |
| Sodium | 760 mg |
Why this works
A satisfying, energy-dense toastie with a good protein hit, but relatively high in saturated fat and sodium due to the cheese, butter and added salt.
Vitamin C. The three peppers provide a useful amount of vitamin C and other antioxidants, which support immune function and help with iron absorption.
Calcium and protein. Mozzarella contributes calcium for bone health and a moderate amount of protein for satiety and muscle maintenance.
Salt and saturated fat. Butter, mozzarella and added salt make this a higher saturated fat and sodium choice, so portion size matters.
Method
- Slice the green, purple and yellow peppers into thin strips, removing the seeds and pith.
- Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook the peppers for 6-8 minutes until softened and lightly charred. Season with salt and black pepper, then set aside.
- Lay out 4 slices of bread and top two of them with the roasted peppers and sliced mozzarella.
- Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices.
- Butter the outsides of the sandwiches lightly, then toast in a hot dry frying pan or sandwich press for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and the cheese has melted.
- Serve immediately while hot and crisp.
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