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Caprese Pesto Panini Sandwich

April 15, 2012 By Jennifer @ PB and P Design 20 Comments

Hello my Peep,

Today was a nice day, the sun was shining and it wasn’t to cold.  I was sitting home and I just couldn’t stay there anymore, I wanted to get out and enjoy the sunshine!  So what did I do?  I spent 2 hours at Homegoods.  That is one store that time flies by fast.  I mostly did window shopping.  I only bought a couple of plates and some sugar-free coffee syrup.  Nothing to exciting, but I still enjoyed myself.  I was there a couple of weeks ago and I saw some cupcake stands and I’m kicking myself for not buying them.  They were gone when I went there today.  🙁  After that I went to Starbucks and got a nice ice coffee and sat outside enjoyed the warmth from the sun.

When I got home I was craving a sandwich!!  I wasn’t sure what kind I wanted, so I rummaged through my refrigerator and saw some basil leaves that I needed to used, so I thought hmmm, why not make a Pesto Caprese Sandwich.  You know how I love my Caprese concoctions in everything.

I made a thick pesto dressing to go on top on my sandwich.  It was quite tasty that I wanted to share it with you.  The key to making a fat sandwich is the bread.  Now I don’t mean having all bread.  As I mentioned once before, what I do is tear out the dough of the bread, so I can load it more with goodies.  Plus taking the bread out, leaves a nice foundation to place your goodies inside of the sandwich, it holds everything together well.  I didn’t want to lose any of my cheese or tomatoes, that would be a sin.  Nothing worse than making a beautiful sandwich and one bite and your filling falls out.  Plus you’ll save about 100 calories!  It’s a win win!!


This sandwich may not look very big, but I was surprised on how filling it was.  I was thinking I would need chips to go with it, but nope, didn’t need that!!  One of my favorite loves is a good sandwich!  Not one made with low-calorie bread or boring bread, but a big fat sandwich loaded with flavor, melted cheese and vegetables.  This sandwich fit the bill!!

Notice the pictures were taken outside?  It’s so nice to have sun and it’s even nicer that it doesn’t go down until after 7!  Sorry there is like a bazillion of the same looking pictures and there isn’t any fancy plating or pretty napkins, but I was hungry and I can’t have a sandwich sit that long, it’s to enticing and I wanted to eat!!  I’m sure you understand.

Caprese Pesto Panini Sandwich
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
7 mins
Total time
12 mins
 
Serves: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
  • 2 - 8 oz Ciabatta Bread, sliced in half
  • 2 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced, reduced fat
  • 8 slices tomato
  • 1 tbsp. balsamic dressing, fat free
  • **Pesto Dressing**
  • 1 bunch basil leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp parmesan Cheese
  • ¼ greek yogurt, plain, fat free
  • 1 tbsp. mayonnaise, reduced fat
Instructions
  1. In a mini food processor add garlic, basil leaves, olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Process until broken up.
  2. In a small bowl add yogurt and mayonnaise. Add the basil mixture. Mix until combined. Salt & pepper to taste.
  3. Make the sandwich. Cut Ciabatta bread in half. On the bottom layer, add balsamic dressing, than tomatoes, cheese and on the top piece add the Pesto Dressing, about 2 Tablespoons per sandwich.
  4. Add sandwich to a Panini Maker, grill or skillet. Cook until the cheese is melted.
Notes
Calories per sandwich: 342.6, Fat: 4.6, Cholesterol: 10, Sodium: 884, Potassium: 131, Carbs: 57, Fiber: 2.6, Sugar: 3.5, Protein: 16.2
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 2 big sandwiches
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I’m making it short tonight.  I need to finish laundry and I want to prep some food for next week.  I’m doing it a little earlier, but I heard it’s going to be nice tomorrow and I’m hoping to get out there and do some yard work.

Have a great rest of the weekend and remember the Trader Joe’s giveaway ends at noon (PST) today!

Toodles!!

 

 

Filed Under: Sandwiches, Vegetarian and Side Dishes Tagged With: Caprese, Grill, Mozzarella Cheese, Pesto, sandwich, Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says

    April 15, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    your sandwich looks awesome!! i’m always a fan of anything with pesto and cheese!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      April 15, 2012 at 8:34 AM

      I love pesto and cheese to, it’s a combination I love but I don’t make it nearly enough!

      Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    April 15, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Beautiful sandwich. I like the idea of scooping out some of the bread to get more of the good stuff!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      April 15, 2012 at 8:33 AM

      Thank you!! I like to scoop the bread it does really hold everything in place!! Have a great rest of the day!

      Reply
  3. Mercedes says

    April 15, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    This pesto dressing sounds so great! I love that you used greek yogurt and mayo!

    Reply
  4. Catalina @ Cake with Love says

    April 15, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    I love sandwiches with Pesto, this one looks so fresh and good!

    Reply
  5. [email protected] says

    April 15, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Tasty sandwich! Now hungry and may not be satisfied by just looking at your lovely food. Must try this. I love anything about pesto. =)

    Reply
  6. Ara says

    April 15, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    That sandwich looks heavenly! (Awwww {angels singing}!) I will definitely have to remember this recipe so I can try it some time.

    Reply
  7. Anita at Hungry Couple says

    April 16, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    Looks absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  8. Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says

    April 16, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    I love caprese anything! I need to pin this when I get home from work today. Please, come share at Must Try Monday!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      April 16, 2012 at 5:30 PM

      Let me know what you think of it Carrie. I just had this again for dinner. I love this sandwich!!!

      Reply
  9. Lisa says

    April 16, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    This looks amazing! I love sandwiches like this too. Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      April 16, 2012 at 5:27 PM

      Thank you for having me on Mix it up Monday! See you next Monday!!! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    April 16, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Yum, caprese salads are my favorite and this sandwich looks like a great variation!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      April 16, 2012 at 5:22 PM

      I love caprese sandwiches, salads, pasta, pizza and so on. It’s such a wonderful combination!

      Reply
  11. Michelle says

    April 19, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Hi,

    I followed you over from Mix it up Monday and this looks amazing!

    I would love to invite you to share this, and any other posts you would like to, at my Creative Thursday Link Party at http://www.michellestastycreations.blogspot.com.

    Have a great day,
    Michelle

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      April 19, 2012 at 4:05 PM

      Thank you for the invite! I linked up my sandwich! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Michelle says

    April 20, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    Hi Jennifer,

    Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday this week. This is super yummy looking and I can’t wait to try the recipe.

    Hope to see you again next week. Have a wonderful weekend.

    Michelle

    Reply
  13. Jodi says

    April 21, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    This sandwich looks delicious. I like using the yogurt and low fat mayo for your pesto sauce. I’ll have to try it.

    Reply

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