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Tomato Mozzarella Basil Panini
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Tomato Mozzarella Basil Panini

A super easy recipe of Tomato Mozzarella Basil Panini. Panini is a grilled sandwich from Italy and is very popular in Europe and America.
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Light Meal / Brunch
Cuisine: Italian / European
Servings: 2
Author: Sonal Gupta @ simplyvegetarian777

Ingredients

  • Bread - 4 large thick & slices from a rustic artisan white bread OR 2 ciabatta rolls sliced into half horizontally, OR 2 small individual french rolls. Do not use a soft bread for this.
  • Tomatoes - 1 large sliced into thick slices or 6-8 thick slices. You can use whatever size available but make sure to cut it into thick slices.
  • Mozzarella cheese - 7-8 slices. In case you do not find slices then use shredded mozzarella. It gives a nice stringy texture when grilled. See note for substitutes.
  • Basil leaves - 5-7 big leaves fresh and washed. You can use 1/4 tsp of dry basil leaves in case you can not find fresh basil.
  • Olive Oil - to brush the 4 slices of the bread generously
  • Salt & Black pepper to taste

Instructions

Kitchen Equipments Required

  • A Panini Grill or a Heavy bottom pan/griddle like lodge cast iron or hard anodized pan.

Method

  • Heat the Panini Grlll to high. In case you are using griddle or pan, heat the pan with little oil in it.
  • Take 4 thick slices of the bread. Brush them liberally with olive oil on one side only. Set 1 slice on the hot grill with the oiled side down, facing the hot grill.
  • Arrange tomato slices in a single layer and then with mozzarella cheese. Scatter some basil leaves and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cover with another slice of the bread, with oiled side facing up.
  • Close the grill and let the panini grill on medium high till you get the desired golden brown crust on both sides.
  • In case you are using the griddle, grill by pressing down with a flat spatula and once the bottom is grilled to the desired golden, flip carefully to grill the other side. Press again with the spatula till done.
  • Repeat the process to make the 2nd panini. In case your grill or pan is big enough, then grill them together.

Serving Suggestion

  • Serve it hot with some potato chips, cucumber pickles and fruit on the side to make it a complete meal.

Notes

In absence of mozzarella, you may use paneer, or cheddar or muenster cheese.