Herb pesto and mozzarella panini
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Panini Sandwich
ingredients
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 3/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil + extra
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Salt and pepper
- 8 slices country-style bread, cut on bias 1/4" thick
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, sliced 1/4" thick
- 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
directions
- 1
Combined pine nuts, basil, mint, chives, garlic, lemon juice and 1/4 oil in blender container. Blend until smooth. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt and pepper.
- 2
Preheat Panini press or grill pan to 400 degrees or med-high. Brush one side of each slice of bread with oil. Spread dry side with 1 tablespoon of pesto. Arrange 3-4 mozzarella slices in single layer on 4 slices. Top with tomato slices, salt and pepper. Cover with 4 remaining slices of bread, oil side up.
- 3
Cook 3-4 minutes, or until toasted and cheese melted.
Source: Heather Constantine BIerlein
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