Mozzarella and Avocado Panini
Bell Pepper-Tomato Medley
Ingredients
- ½ (1-lb) loaf ciabatta bread (see Note)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ (6.25-oz) jar creamy Genovese pesto
- ½ (8-oz) ball fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 large tomato (See Note), sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1½ cups baby arugula
Instructions
- Cut ciabatta into 3 rectangles; cut each rectangle in half lengthwise. Brush outsides of each ciabatta piece with oil.
- Spread pesto on cut sides of ciabatta. Assemble sandwiches with cheese, pepper, tomatoes, avocados, and arugula.
- Cook sandwiches in a large grill pan (or panini press) over medium heat, pressing sandwiches down using a heavy skillet, 2 to 3 minutes per side or until toasted.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 pint grape tomatoes (See Note), halved
- ½ bell pepper (any color), chopped
- ½ English cucumber, cut into half-moons
- 2 Tbsp olive oil vinaigrette
Side Dish Instructions
- Toss together ingredients in a bowl.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
526
|
101
|
627
|
| Fat (g) | 33 | 6 | 39 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Protein (g) | 16 | 2 | 18 |
| Carb (g) | 44 | 10 | 54 |
| Fiber (g) | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Sodium (mg) | 739 | 57 | 796 |
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