Caprese Panini

Name: Caprese Panini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 loaf ciabatta bread, sliced horizontally; 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced; 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves; 2 tbsp balsamic glaze; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 garlic clove, halved

15 minEasyServes 2420 cal/serving

ItalianLunchStovetopVegetarianHigh ProteinHalal-friendlyPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 loaf ciabatta bread, sliced horizontally
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp balsamic glaze
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, halved

Instructions

1

Preheat a panini press or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
2

Slice the 1 loaf sliced horizontally ciabatta bread horizontally to create top and bottom halves.
3

Rub the cut sides of the bread with the 1 halved garlic clove to infuse flavor.
4

Brush the outside of the bread with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
5

Layer the 8 oz sliced fresh mozzarella slices on the bottom half of the bread.
6

Add the 2 sliced ripe tomatoes slices on top of the mozzarella.
7

Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper to taste.
8

Arrange the 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves leaves over the tomatoes.
9

Drizzle with 2 tbsp balsamic glaze.
10

Place the top half of the bread on the assembled ingredients.
11

Grill the sandwich in the panini press for 3-5 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. If using a grill pan, press down on the sandwich with a spatula or a heavy pan, and flip halfway through.
12

Remove from heat, cut in half, and serve warm.

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Questions

What is Caprese Panini?

A classic Italian sandwich featuring the flavors of Caprese salad - fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil - pressed between slices of ciabatta bread with balsamic glaze for a delicious, simple lunch. This reference files it under Italian lunch: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

How do I know when Caprese Panini is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 11: cook until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.

Can I make Caprese Panini dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Caprese Panini is 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Caprese Panini vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan lunch collection.

How long does Caprese Panini keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Caprese Panini within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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