Caprese Panini
Caprese Panini brings together pesto, gooey mozzarella, and a quick sauté of tomatoes, capers, and chili flakes for a bright, tangy bite with gentle heat. Pressed on olive-oiled sourdough until crisp and golden, it’s a satisfying lunch or light dinner with fresh, herby aromas and a touch of balsamic lift.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caprese Panini, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 40 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomato, capers, and pepper flakes; cook, stirring, until the tomatoes just begin to break down, about 3 minutes. Take off the heat and stir in vinegar.
- 2
Brush one side of each bread slice with the remaining oil.
- 3
Spread pesto on the other sides.
- 4
Place 2 slices of bread, pesto sides up, on a work surface. Layer with mozzarella cheese, then the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and top with the remaining bread, oiled sides up.
- 5
Toast the sandwiches in a large skillet over medium heat until golden, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
- 6
Set a heavy skillet on top of the sandwiches to press them down as they cook.
- Calories 2669.3 kcal High 133%
- Protein 84.0 g Good Source 168%
- Carbohydrate 475.33 g 173%
- Total Fat 47.53 g High 61%
- Saturated Fat 13.1 g High 66%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 60.52 mg High 20%
- Sodium 5683.75 mg High 247%
- Dietary Fiber 21.45 g Good Source 77%
- Total Sugars 2.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 667.16 mg Good Source 51%
- Iron 29.02 mg Good Source 161%
- Potassium 767.19 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 235.29 mcg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin C 8.47 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Caprese Panini is an Italian dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Capers, Diced Tomatoes, and Mozzarella Cheese. Each serving provides about 2669.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caprese Panini?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Caprese Panini made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Capers, Diced Tomatoes, Mozzarella Cheese, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Caprese Panini?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Caprese Panini?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2669.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caprese Panini easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Caprese Panini healthy?
- Caprese Panini has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 2669.3 calories and 84.0 g of protein, or 168% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 5683.75 mg (247% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.1 g (66% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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