Caprese Panini

Enjoy the traditional caprese combination of mozzarella, tomato, and basil in sandwich form with this easy sourdough panini.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 648 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 4 slices sourdough bread
• 1 tablespoon drained capers
• ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• ¾ cup diced tomato
• ¼ cup prepared pesto
• 1 (6 ounce) package sliced mozzarella cheese
• sea salt and coarsely ground pepper to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomato, capers, and pepper flakes; saute until tomatoes just start to break down, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in vinegar.

Step 2

Brush one side of each bread slice with remaining oil. Spread the other sides with pesto. Place 2 slices of bread, pesto sides up, on a work surface. Layer with mozzarella cheese and then tomato mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and top with remaining bread, oiled sides up.

Step 3

Toast sandwiches in a large skillet over medium heat until golden, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Use a heavy skillet on top of the sandwiches to weigh them down as they cook.