Name: Low Calorie Caprese Panini Sandwich
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 slices Rustic Bread (French or Sourdough is recommended); 3 slices tomato; 2 slices mozzarella; 4 large basil leaves (or 8 small); Olive Oil Spray; 1 garlic clove (optional)

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This Low Calorie Caprese Panini Sandwich recipe is just 360 calories, and can be made with, or without a panini maker! It can be made in just 10 minutes, making it a great dinner for 1, or a quick lunch.

Ingredients You’ll Need

2 slices Rustic Bread (French or Sourdough is recommended)
3 slices tomato
2 slices mozzarella
4 large basil leaves
Olive Oil Spray
1 garlic clove (optional)

Low Calorie Caprese Panini Sandwich

Healthy Caprese Panini Sandwich Meal Prep and Storage

Meal Prep: You can meal prep this healthy recipe easily. Simply assemble, wrap in parchment paper and add to a plastic bag or container.
Storage: Will hold for 2 days in the fridge (may get soggy, so 1 day is ideal), does not do well in the freezer.

Low Calorie Caprese Panini Sandwich

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Low Calorie Caprese Panini Sandwich

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These caprese panini sandwiches are just 360 calories and so easy to make.

I boosted the flavor with the help of garlic, you'll want a whole, peeled clove of garlic to rub over the grilled bread. This adds just a little flavor without overwhelming the vegetarian sandwich.

Special Tip: You can add as much basil as you like, so if you love basil, really pack it in there. It's a natural pain reliever!

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 8

Total Time 10

Course lunch, Main Course, Salad

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings sandwich

Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

Panini Maker OR a Grated pan and a second pan that will fit inside the grated pan (for squishing)

Ingredients

2 slices Rustic Bread French or Sourdough is recommended
3 slices tomato
2 slices mozzarella
4 large basil leaves or 8 small
Olive Oil Spray
1 garlic clove optional

Instructions

Preheat a grated pan or panini maker over medium heat.
While it preheats, assemble the paninis- Place the bread on a cutting board and alternate tomatoes and mozzarella topping one slice of bread from end to end with tomato and mozzarella.
Top with basil leaves and the second slice of bread.
Spray the grated pan or panini maker with olive oil and add the sandwich.
Grated Pan Method- If using a grated pan, add another pan to the top of the sandwich (with the bottom of the pan- the part that usually touches the stove top) to squish it down.
Panini Maker Method- If using a panini maker, simply close over the sandwich.
Grill for 5 minutes, and flip. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the bread is golden brown, and the cheese melted.
Move to a cutting board, and rub the garlic clove over the grilled sides of the bread.
Cut in half, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 40.1gProtein: 24.4gFat: 11.9gSaturated Fat: 6.4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 759mgPotassium: 218mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 2.9gCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg

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About the Author

Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers.

After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.