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Mozzarella Basil Panini

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
30 min
SERVINGS
2 servings
Lunch
Mozzarella Basil Panini
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3/4 cup diced tomato
  • 1 tablespoon drained capers
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 1/4 cup prepared pesto
  • 1 (6 ounce) package sliced mozzarella cheese
  • sea salt and coarsely ground pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Introduce the ingredients - diced tomatoes, capers, and a pinch of red pepper flakes - into the skillet. Allow them to soften slightly, taking about 3 minutes to achieve this. Take the skillet off the heat and mix in some vinegar.
2
Prepare your bread slices by brushing one side of each with the remaining oil. Spread the other sides with a generous helping of pesto. Arrange two slices of bread, pesto side up, on a flat surface. Layer them with mozzarella cheese and then the tomato mixture you've just created. Sprinkle some salt and pepper to taste, followed by a layer of bread with the oiled side facing upwards.
3
Place the sandwiches in a large skillet over medium heat and toast until golden brown, taking around 5 to 7 minutes per side. To ensure even cooking, place a heavy skillet on top of the sandwiches to weigh them down as they cook.