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Caprese Panini Recipe

Kate Donahue
Caprese Panini is a delicious, no fuss sandwich. A caprese panini may be just what you need today!
3 from 6 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1
Calories 584 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 Ciabatta Roll Sliced in half lengthwise or 2 slices of ciabatta bread
  • 2 tablespoons Pesto
  • 2-3 slices Fresh Mozzarella
  • 3 large Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 2-3 slicess of Tomato

Instructions
 

  • In a small sauce pan, stir together balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half and mixture has become thick and syrupy. Set aside.
  • Spread pesto on one side of the ciabatta roll. Place mozzarella slices on other side of ciabatta roll. Top with basil then tomatoes. Place pesto spread ciabatta roll on top to form a sandwich.
  • Place sandwich inside panini press and cook until cheese has melted. Open sandwich and drizzle with balsamic reduction.

Nutrition

Calories: 584kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 17gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 558mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27g
Keyword Basil, Cheese, Easy Dinners, Italian, Lunches, Pesto, Sandwiches, Toasted, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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