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Grilled Zucchini Caprese Panini

They stack high and then once you press them the insides tend to slide a little. But I assure you that these Grilled Zucchini Caprese Panini sandwiches are totally worth all the mess.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 245 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large zucchini sliced into 4 pieces
  • Olive oil spray
  • 2- 6- inch pieces of french baguette
  • 1 large beef steak tomato sliced into 4 pieces
  • 4 lices of fresh mozzarella
  • 6 basil leaves
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat grill pan to high heat. Then spray zucchini slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the zucchini slices on the grill pan and grill for 5 minutes, flipping half way through. Remove from grill pan.
  2. Begin to layer the panini; with the slices of cooked grilled zucchini, fresh mozzarella, basil, and sliced tomatoes.  Repeat the same steps for the second panini. Place in a panini press and cook for 10 minutes on medium-high heat or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • No panini press? No problem! Try a grill pan for the classic markings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 434mg (18%) Potassium 702mg (20%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 2058IU (41%) Vitamin C 41mg (46%) Calcium 327mg (33%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245

% Daily Value*

Calories 245kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 434mg 18%
Potassium 702mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 2058IU 41%
Vitamin C 41mg 46%
Calcium 327mg 33%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.