Caprese Panini
A delightful Caprese Panini bursting with the flavors of fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Ciabatta bread
- Fresh mozzarella cheese
- Tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Olive oil
- Balsamic glaze
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your panini press or grill.
- Slice the ciabatta bread in half.
- Layer fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and basil leaves on one slice of bread.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze, then season with salt and pepper.
- Top with the second slice of bread, pressing down gently.
- Grill the sandwich in the panini press or on the grill for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and melted.
- Slice into bite-sized pieces and serve warm.
Notes
Use the ripest tomatoes for the best taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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