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Mortadella & Arugula Ciabatta

A showstopping Italian sandwich built on toasted ciabatta with creamy mortadella, peppery arugula, and a bright lemon-butter spread. Ready in under 15 minutes.

Total time
12 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
22g
Mortadella & Arugula Ciabatta
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix softened butter with lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice in a small bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toast ciabatta cut-side down until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Spread lemon butter on the warm cut sides of the ciabatta.

  4. Step 4

    Layer mortadella and cheese on the bottom half. Top with arugula and season with salt and pepper.

  5. Step 5

    Close the sandwich and slice in half. Serve warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • small mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

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