Broiled Tomato-Pesto Sandwiches

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 206 Calories; 7g Fat; 6g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 2mg Cholesterol; 311mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat. Points: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• 3 tablespoons low fat plain yogurt
• Black pepper, to taste
• 4 English muffins, split
• 1 large tomato, thinly sliced

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from savingdinner.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven broiler. In a blender or food processor, combine basil leaves, cheese, oil and garlic; process until well blended. Add yogurt and process until smooth. Season with pepper and set aside. Place English muffins on a baking sheet, cut side up; broil until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Spread each half with reserved basil mixture and top with a few slices of tomato; season with pepper and broil until hot, 1 to 2 minutes.

SERVING SUGGESTION: A big spinach salad tossed with Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette (see recipe).
GLUTEN FREE: Use gluten free English muffins.