CAPRESE PANINI

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A favorite salad gets its turn in a sandwich. For a different flavor, use jarred roasted red peppers in place of the tomato. Purchased pesto is fine here, but homemade is even better.

Provided by LMillerRN

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 2 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
4 slices white bread or 4 slices whole wheat sourdough bread, 1/2-inch thick
olive oil
1/4 cup purchased pesto sauce
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
sea salt
fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, capers, and pepper flakes; sauté until just starting to break down, about 3 minutes.
  • Off heat, add vinegar.
  • Brush oil on one side of each slice of bread; spread the other sides with 1 tablespoon pesto. Arrange mozzarella and tomato mixture on two slices of bread, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with another slice of bread, oiled side up.
  • Toast sandwiches in a skillet or panini press.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.7, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 67.2, Sodium 1004.8, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 23.4

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