Heart-Healthy Cheese and Tomato Panini
Indulge in the delicious simplicity of our Heart-Healthy Cheese and Tomato Panini, a quick and wholesome meal that's perfect for lunch or a light dinner! This recipe pairs the nutty goodness of whole grain bread with gooey, reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, juicy tomato slices, and aromatic fresh basil leaves. Enhanced with a drizzle of heart-healthy olive oil and tangy balsamic vinegar, these panini are grilled to golden perfection, achieving the ideal balance of crispy and melty textures. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make panini is packed with flavor, fiber, and nutrients, making it a guilt-free way to satisfy your sandwich cravings. Perfect for clean eating enthusiasts and anyone looking for a healthier take on classic comfort food, this recipe is a must-try for your next quick and satisfying meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Whole grain bread
- 4 slices Reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1 large Tomato
- 8 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a panini press or grill pan over medium heat.
Slice the tomato into 8 even slices and set aside.
Spread olive oil on one side of each slice of whole grain bread.
Place two slices of bread, oil-side-down, on a clean surface and layer each with two slices of reduced-fat mozzarella cheese.
Arrange 4 slices of tomato over the cheese on each piece of bread.
Top the tomatoes with fresh basil leaves, evenly distributing four leaves per sandwich.
Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar over the top of the tomatoes and basil on each sandwich.
Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper over the fillings of each sandwich.
Place the remaining slices of bread on top, oil-side-up, to form two sandwiches.
Place the sandwiches in the preheated panini press or on the grill pan.
Cook for approximately 4-5 minutes in a panini press, or 3-4 minutes on each side in a grill pan, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Remove the panini from the heat, allow them to cool slightly, and cut each in half before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.6 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 2810 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.3 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 50.6 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 960 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 626 mg | 13% | |
*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.
