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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Panzanella-Inspired Caprese Panini, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 15
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 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 22%
- Protein 17.13 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 41.93 g 15%
- Total Fat 23.16 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 6.07 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.21 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 671.02 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 2.39 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.53 g --
- Added Sugars 1.46 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 398.17 mg Good Source 31%
- Iron 3.33 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 633.57 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 31.7 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 21.22 mg Good Source 24%
- 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
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.
- Is Panzanella-Inspired Caprese Panini healthy?
- Panzanella-Inspired Caprese Panini has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 439.58 calories and 17.13 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 671.02 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.07 g (30% 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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