Dairy-Free Cheese and Tomato Panini
Elevate your lunch game with this irresistible Dairy-Free Cheese and Tomato Panini—a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Packed with melty dairy-free cheese, juicy slices of ripe tomato, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of sweet-tangy balsamic glaze, this panini offers bold, satisfying flavors in every bite. The ciabatta rolls are brushed with olive oil and rubbed with garlic for an extra layer of aroma and taste, then pressed to crispy perfection in just minutes. Quick to prepare and naturally vegan, this recipe is perfect for a midday meal or a casual dinner. Serve warm with a side salad or chips for a wholesome, vibrant dish that’s anything but ordinary.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices dairy-free cheese slices
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes
- 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 ciabatta rolls
- 1 garlic clove
Instructions
Preheat a panini press or a grill pan over medium heat.
Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices and set aside.
Cut the ciabatta rolls in half horizontally and drizzle the cut sides with olive oil.
Peel the garlic clove and gently rub it onto the oiled side of each ciabatta half for added flavor.
Assemble each sandwich by layering 2 slices of dairy-free cheese, followed by tomato slices, basil leaves, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, salt, and pepper to taste.
Top with the other half of the ciabatta roll.
Place the sandwiches on the preheated panini press or grill pan. If using a grill pan, press down with a weight or another pan to ensure good contact.
Cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the bread is crisp and golden brown.
Remove from heat, carefully slice each panini in half, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
901 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.5 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2800 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.9 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 695 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 938 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
