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
- 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
- Protein 84.0 g Good Source
- Carbs 475.33 g Moderate
- Total Fat 47.53 g High
- Saturated Fat 13.1 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 60.52 mg High
- Sodium 5651.01 mg High
- Fiber 21.45 g Good Source
- Sugar 2.82 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 764.48 mg Good Source
- Iron 29.02 mg Good Source
- Potassium 767.19 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 367.62 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 8.47 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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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.
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