Vegetarian

Summer Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Panini with Balsalmic Syrup is for Sandwich.

Summer Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Panini with Balsalmic Syrup takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Summer Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Panini with Balsalmic Syrup takes 15 minutes to cook.

Summer Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Panini with Balsalmic Syrup makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Summer Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Panini with Balsalmic Syrup are:

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 (8-oz.) piece Cuban bread, cut in half horizontally
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
12 large basil leaves
5 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
cooking spray

Here is how you make Summer Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Panini with Balsalmic Syrup:

1. Bring balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until reduced to 3 tbsp (about 8 minutes).2. While vinegar reduces, brush cut side of top half of bread with oil. Top evenly with basil, cheese, and tomatoes. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Brush cut side of bottom half of bread with reduced vinegar; place on top of sandwich. Invert sandwich.3. Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray. Add sandwich to pan. Place a cast-iron or heavy skillet on top of sandwich, and gently press to flatten. Leave skillet on; cook 3 minutes on each side or until cheese melts and bread is toasted. Cut sandwich into 4 equal pieces. Serving Size: Makes 4 sandwichesNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NUTMEGX3.

The nutritional information for Summer Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Panini with Balsalmic Syrup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 303.1

• Total Fat: 11.3 g
• Cholesterol: 20.6 mg
• Sodium: 657.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 36.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
• Protein: 14.2 g

The dietary needs meet for Summer Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Panini with Balsalmic Syrup is Vegetarian