Butternut and Cheese Sandwich recipe

Don’t let your leftover food go to waste – turn them into something delicious and tasteful the following day.

By: Ntwenhle Gcabashe

Picture: Dylan Swart

Prep time: 15 minutes

Serves: 1–2

• 1 baguette bread, halved
• 2 tablespoons basil pesto
• 2 cups cooked butternut
• 1 green pepper, cooked
• 1 red pepper, cooked
• 1 yellow pepper, cooked
• ½ cup Mozzarella cheese, grated
• ½ cup Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 cup canned lentils, drained
• Salt and pepper, to season

1. Preheat the oven to 220˚C
2. Spread bread with pesto sauce.
3. Layer vegetables, cheeses and lentils. Season with salt and pepper. Top with other slice bread.