Balsamic Glazed Caprese Panini

• servings: 1 serving
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

Bread (we prefer sourdough)

Fresh Mozzarella (sliced)

Roma Tomatoes (sliced)

Arugula

Fresh Basil Leaves

Homemade Basil Pesto

Butter

1 Cup Balsamic Vinegar

1 teaspoon Honey (or sugar)

Directions

Make the Balsamic Glaze:

Bring the vinegar and honey to a simmer in a small pot over medium heat until reduced by half. Do not boil, turn to medium low if needed. Set aside to cool.

Make the Caprese Sandwiches:

Prepare the pesto per recipe instructions.

Butter one side of each slice of bread. Then flip each slice and spread a generous layer of pesto on the other side.

With the pesto side facing up, layer on arugula, basil, sliced tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella. Season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and drizzle with a little balsamic glaze. Top with the second slice of bread, ensuring the pesto side faces inward.

Heat a panini grill or grill pan and grill until the bread turns golden and crisp and the cheese melts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 sandwich
• Calories: 829 kcal
• Total Fat: 61 g
• Saturated Fat: 26 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Trans Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 111 mg
• Sodium: 1395 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 47 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4 g
• Total Sugars: 18 g
• Protein: 23 g