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Caprese Panini

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 647kcal

Ingredients

Cucumber Water

  • 24 oz Water
  • 8 slices Cucumber

Caprese Panini

  • 4 TBSP Pesto sauce
  • 4 slices Sourdough bread
  • 4 oz Fresh mozzarella sliced
  • Extra-virgin olive oil drizzled
  • 12 leaves Fresh basil
  • 4 slices Tomato
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Nonstick spray
  • 1 cup Carrots peeled and cut into 3 inch long sticks
  • 4 TBSP Hummus
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Instructions

  • Prep all the ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Mix the water and cucumber slices. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Preheat a panini grill or skillet over medium heat. While heating, make the panini.
  • Spread the pesto onto one side of each slice of bread. Layer with mozzarella drizzled with olive oil, basil, and tomato seasoned with salt and pepper.
  • Grill the panini: Spray the panini grill with nonstick spray and heat. If using a panini grill, press the sandwich down, and cook until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted. If using a skillet, cook both sides of the sandwich until golden brown and melted while covering with a lid.
  • To serve: Cut each panini in half and enjoy with carrot sticks with hummus and cucumber water.

Nutrition

Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1244mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 11686IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 448mg | Iron: 3mg