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Better-Than-The-Deli Caprese Panini
Inspired by my many trips abroad, this tomato mozzarella caprese panini combines classic Italian ingredients in a crisp, melty sandwich. In just 15 minutes, you can enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean right at home.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 573 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Italian
Ingredients
- 2 pieces focaccia bread or 4 slices sourdough
- 1 Tbsp butter or mayonnaise 15 g
- ¼ cup pesto 60 g
- 1 large tomato sliced
- 2 to 4 lices low-moisture mozzarella
- Handful fresh spinach
Instructions
- Bread: If using focaccia, cut it hamburger style to make a bottom and top of your sandwich. Spread butter or mayonnaise onto the outside pieces.
- Assemble: Build two sandwiches by layering pesto, mozzarella, tomato, spinach, more mozzarella, and more pesto.
- Cook: Cook over medium heat in a large skillet or panini press until the outsides are golden brown and the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Storage: This sandwich is best enjoyed right away. Otherwise, you can store it for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat it on the stove until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1sandwich
Calories
573kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
52.8g
(18%)
Protein
27.4g
(55%)
Fat
28.3g
(44%)
Saturated Fat
9.6g
(48%)
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
1134mg
(47%)
Potassium
216mg
(6%)
Fiber
5.1g
(20%)
Sugar
6.4g
(13%)
Calcium
240mg
(24%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 573
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 573kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 52.8g | 18% |
| Protein | 27.4g | 55% |
| Fat | 28.3g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6g | 48% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1134mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6.4g | 13% |
| Calcium | 240mg | 24% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.