Basil Red Pepper Sandwiches

I don't add the olives because I dislike them, but you may add if desired.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  loaf  unsliced  Italian bread
• 1 -2  teaspoon  grated lemon peel
• 2  tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1  teaspoon olive oil, divided
• 8  ounces  sliced mozzarella cheese
• 4  pieces  roasted sweet red peppers, patted dry
• 12  fresh basil leaves
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pitted green olives

Directions

1. Cut the top half off the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out the top and the bottom.
2. In a small bowl, combine lemon peel and 2 TBSP oil. Spread over the cut side of bread top. Drizzle remaining oil inside bread bottom; layer with cheese, red pepper, basil and olives.
3. Replace bread top. Wrap in foil.
4. Bake at 350'°F for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted.
5. Slice before serving.