As the name suggests it's a panini with classic ingredients like basil, tomato and mozzarella. These three items are like match made in heaven! They taste oh so good together. Crispy panini with ooey gooey mozzarella and fresh basil is a quick fix lunch or dinner option.
Ingredients(Makes 4)
4 ciabatta rolls
1 tomato sliced
1 small red onion sliced
Basil leaves as required
4 tbsp basil pesto(store bought or homemade)
4 tsp hot and sweet Pepper Jelly(I got it from Trader Joe's)
Balsamic Vinegrette (Recipe below)
8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
Crushed red pepper flakes as required(optional)
Balsamic Vinaigrette
2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
Salt and Pepper for seasoning
Mix all the ingredients for vinaigrette and it's ready.
Method
Drizzle ciabatta rolls with olive oil and lightly toast them on both sides on panini maker. Arrange lightly toasted ciabatta rolls on a cutting board for assembling the sandwich. Spread a tablespoon of pesto on one side of each roll. Spread a teaspoon of pepper jelly on the other half.
Place sliced mozzarella on pesto side followed by tomatoes, onions and basil leaves. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette and top it with fresh basil leaves. Finish it with a sprinkle of curshed red pepper flakes if using for some heat.
Close the sandwich with other half pepper jelly side down. Brush the top with olive oil and place the sandwich on panini press. Grill it until nice and toasty and cheese melts about three to four minutes. Take the panini out and cut in half and it's ready to eat!
Notes-: Using pepper jelly is completely optional. I used it only to give a little bit of kick to the sandwich.
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