Pesto Mozzarella Panini
Spread pesto and mozzarella on bread, toast until melty, and finish with tomato slices.
Total
13 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 slices Bread slices
- 4 tbsp Pesto (basil pesto)
- 1 cup Mozzarella, shredded
- 1 medium Tomatoes, sliced
- 1 tsp Olive oil(optional)
- 1 pinch Salt(optional)
- 1 pinch Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (5 minutes): Spread pesto evenly on one side of each bread slice. Top two slices with mozzarella, then place the remaining slices on top (pesto side in). Slice the tomato.
- 2
Cook (8 minutes): Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add a small drizzle of olive oil if needed, then toast the panini 4 minutes per side until golden and the mozzarella is melted.
- 3
Finish: Remove from the skillet, top with tomato slices, season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
690
35% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 54 g |
| Fat | 42 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1380 mg |
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