Best Panini Caprese Sandwich With Avocado Recipes

CAPRESE PANINI

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A favorite salad get its turn in a sandwich.

Provided by MomMatula

Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Panini Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
¾ cup diced tomato
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 pinch red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
4 slices sourdough bread
¼ cup prepared pesto
1 (6 ounce) package sliced mozzarella cheese
sea salt and coarsely ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomato, capers, and pepper flakes; saute until tomatoes just start to break down, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in vinegar.
Brush one side of each bread slice with remaining oil. Spread the other sides with pesto. Place 2 slices of bread, pesto sides up, on a work surface. Layer with mozzarella cheese and then tomato mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and top with remaining bread, oiled sides up.
Toast sandwiches in a large skillet over medium heat until golden, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Use a heavy skillet on top of the sandwiches to weigh them down as they cook.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 42.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 1214.5 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

CAPRESE PANINI (MOZZARELLA, TOMATOES AND BASIL)

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Make and share this Caprese Panini (Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Basil) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 slices county-style bread, 1/2 inch thick
olive oil, for brushing
1 tablespoon mayonnaise (or to taste)
2 slices mozzarella cheese
3 slices tomatoes
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Preheat an electric panini maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil.
Lay the slices, oiled side down, on a clean work surface.
Spread the top of each slice with 1 Tbs mayonnaise.
Place the cheese on one slice and top with the tomato slices.
Drizzle with the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
Top with the basil, then with the other bread slice, oiled side up.
Place the sandwich on the preheated panini maker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
Transfer the sandwich to a cutting board and cut in half.
Serve immediately.
Serves 1.

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