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Mozzarella Panini with Fresh Basil and Toasted Pine Nuts

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil leaves
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
 

DIRECTIONS

  • 1

    Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat or in a toaster oven until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Toss toasted pine nuts with basil and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

  • 2

    Preheat panini pan or heat gas grill to medium-low.

  • 3

    Slice off the tops of the ciabatta rolls. Split the rolls horizontally. Turn bottom halves up and top with 2 slices cheese, pine nut mixture and remaining 4 slices cheese. Close sandwiches with top halves of ciabatta rolls. Brush lightly with additional olive oil, if desired.

  • 4

    Cook sandwiches in preheated panini maker or on gas grill for 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown.

Mozzarella Panini with Fresh Basil and Toasted Pine Nuts
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SUMMARY

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: Serves: 2

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See Nutrition Facts

Serves: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories 386

Total Fat 26.7g

Saturated Fat 9.4g

Trans Fat 8.6g

Polyunsaturated Fat 6.7g

Cholesterol 37mg

Sodium 534mg

Carbohydrates 18g

Protein 21g

Dietary Fiber 3g

Vitamin A 55%

Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 553%

Iron 4%