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Panini: Pepper, Olive Relish & Smoked Mozzarella

Source of Recipe

LHJ


Recipe Introduction

If you don't have a panini machine, lightly oil a grill pan on moderately high heat and press the sandwich with a heat-proof spatula until grilled on both sides and cheese is slightly melted. We substituted supermarket Italian bread instead of traditional focaccia and ciabatta.

List of Ingredients

1/2 cup finely chopped pitted green olives
2 teaspoons fresh-grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
1 large Italian loaf (about 18 inches long), halved horizontally and cut crosswise into 4 equal pieces
8 ounces smoked (or regular) mozzarella, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
4 roasted jarred red peppers, rinsed and drained
12 large fresh basil leaves



Recipe

1. Toss olives with zest and oil, and salt and pepper to taste.


2. Scoop out some of the inside from top half of bread and spread with olive mixture. Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil on each bottom half of bread then divide remaining ingredients evenly starting with mozzarella, peppers, and then basil. Top with remaining piece of bread and toast in a panini machine following manufacturer's instructions.


Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition facts per serving:
calories: 600
total fat: 28.5g
saturated fat: 11.5g
cholesterol: 60mg
sodium: 1441mg
carbohydrate: 65g
fiber: 5g
protein: 22g