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Caprese Panini

Caprese Panini

Cost $6.5, save $4

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  • 15 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $6.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Condiments and Oils

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
    • 1 tablespoon drained capers
    • ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
    • ¼ cup prepared pesto

  • Produce

    • 🍅 ¾ cup diced tomato
    • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

  • Dairy

    • 🧀 1 (6 ounce) package sliced mozzarella cheese

  • Bread

    • 🍞 4 slices sourdough bread

  • Seasonings

    • 🧂 Sea salt to taste
    • Coarsely ground pepper to taste

STEPS

1

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomato, capers, and red pepper flakes; sauté until tomatoes just start to break down, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in balsamic vinegar.

2

Brush one side of each bread slice with remaining olive oil. Spread the other sides with pesto. Arrange 2 slices of bread, pesto sides up, on a work surface. Layer with mozzarella cheese, followed by the tomato mixture, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining bread slices, oiled sides up.

3

Toast sandwiches in a large skillet over medium heat until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes per side, using a heavy skillet to weigh them down as they cook.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

648

Calories

  • 33
    Protein
  • 36
    Carbs
  • 42
    Fats

💡 Use fresh sourdough bread for the best texture and flavor.You can substitute basil pesto with sun-dried tomato pesto for a different twist.If you don't have a heavy skillet to weigh down the sandwiches, use a baking dish with some canned goods as a weight.