Panzanella-Inspired Caprese Panini
Panzanella-Inspired Caprese Panini layers juicy tomato, fragrant basil, and creamy mozzarella in a crisp, golden roll with a touch of balsamic for brightness. The contrast of melty cheese and toasty bread captures the essence of the salad in sandwich form. Serve warm for a quick lunch, light dinner, or a satisfying snack alongside a simple green salad.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Warm a skillet over medium-low heat.
- 2
Sprinkle the cut sides of the roll with balsamic vinegar. Layer one slice of mozzarella cheese, the tomato slices, the basil leaves, and the remaining slice of mozzarella cheese on the roll. Close the sandwich and rub the outside with olive oil.
- 3
Place the sandwich in the preheated skillet and set another heavy skillet on top to press it. Cook until the bread is toasted and golden, about 3 minutes. Flip the sandwich, replace the skillet on top, and cook the second side until toasted, about 2 more minutes.
- Calories 439.58 kcal High
- Protein 17.13 g Good Source
- Carbs 41.93 g Moderate
- Total Fat 23.16 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.07 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 19.21 mg Moderate
- Sodium 671.02 mg High
- Fiber 2.39 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.53 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.46 g Low Source
- Calcium 405.77 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.33 mg Moderate
- Potassium 633.57 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 31.7 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 21.22 mg Good 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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About This Recipe
Panzanella Inspired Caprese Panini is an Italian dinner recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 1, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, French Roll, Fresh Basil, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 439.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Panzanella-Inspired Caprese Panini?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Panzanella-Inspired Caprese Panini made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, French Roll, Fresh Basil, Olive Oil, Sliced Mozzarella Cheese. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Panzanella-Inspired Caprese Panini?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Panzanella-Inspired Caprese Panini?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 439.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Panzanella-Inspired Caprese Panini easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
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