Caprese Panini (Pressed Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Sandwich)
Inspired by techniques from America's Test Kitchen.
Ciabatta rubbed with garlic, brushed with olive oil outside and filled with fresh mozzarella, blotted tomato and basil, then pressed in a pan until golden and melting. Ready in under 20 minutes.
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Method
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EU nutrition claims
- Source of protein: 4.2 g protein per 100 kcal, about 17% of energy (needs ≥ 12%)
- Low sugars: 4.1 g sugars per 100 g (limit ≤ 5 g)
Per 100 g of the finished dish, worked out from the nutrition per serving and the lowest likely cooked weight (about 162 g a serving), so the true values are, if anything, lower. Thresholds from the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide
Free sugars
3.5 g per serving
7 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 14 % of the ideal 25 g
Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO
Equipment
- kitchen paper
- pastry brush
- large non-stick frying pan or panini press
- heavy saucepan or second pan to press
- spatula
Nutrition per serving (estimated values)
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 543 kcal |
| Protein | 22.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 44.9 g |
| of which sugars | 6.7 g |
| of which free sugars | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 30.9 g |
| of which saturates | 12 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Salt | 2.25 g |
Protein per 100 kcal
4.2 g High Protein needs ≥ 5 g (20% of energy)
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values
