Italian BLT
This Italian BLT layers salty prosciutto, juicy tomatoes, tender spinach, and fresh mozzarella on herb-grilled Italian bread for a vibrant, satisfying bite. A pesto-ricotta spread adds fragrant basil and creamy richness, making it a standout option for lunch or a casual weekend meal. Serve warm off the grill pan for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian BLT, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut the bread on a diagonal to make 12 slices.
- 2
Brush each bread slice with olive oil. Combine Italian seasoning and garlic granules; sprinkle the mixture over the bread slices.
- 3
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat, then place the bread oil-side down on the pan until grill marks appear, about 3 minutes. Transfer the bread to a board.
- 4
Toss the spinach and basil leaves together. Evenly distribute the leaves over 6 bread slices; top these 6 slices with equal amounts of prosciutto, sliced tomato, and sliced mozzarella.
- 5
Stir the pesto and ricotta together in a small bowl. Spread a generous 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto the remaining 6 bread slices, and place them on top of each sandwich.
- Calories 495.42 kcal High 25%
- Protein 23.54 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 56.41 g 21%
- Total Fat 18.53 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 8.11 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 47.86 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 1190.12 mg High 52%
- Dietary Fiber 4.77 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 9.22 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 396.62 mg Good Source 31%
- Iron 5.36 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 448.61 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 457.68 mcg Good Source 51%
- Vitamin C 18.06 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Italian BLT is an Italian dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 18 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Garlic Powder, and Italian Bread. Each serving provides about 495.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian BLT?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Italian BLT made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Garlic Powder, Italian Bread, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Italian BLT?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Italian BLT?
- About 18 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 495.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian BLT easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Italian BLT healthy?
- Italian BLT has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 495.42 calories and 23.54 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1190.12 mg (52% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.11 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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