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


You could easily boost the protein by adding in some leftover cooked chicken to this basil mozzarella tomato sandwich.
Below I’ll show you how to make this easy panini recipe both low in calories, and with or without a panini maker.
This Caprese Panini Sandwich recipe is just 360 calories!
Low Calorie Caprese Panini Sandwich
What You’ll Find in this Article:
Ingredients in Healthy Caprese Paninis
I wanted to create quick and easy caprese sandwich recipes that need minimal ingredients.
This recipe for tomato sandwiches only requires 5 ingredients, and you have one optional ingredient (that you probably already have on hand)… a single garlic clove.


Shopping List for Skinny Caprese Panini Sandwich:
- Rustic Bread (French or Sourdough is recommended)
- Tomato
- Mozzarella
- Fresh basil leaves
- Olive Oil Spray
- Garlic clove (optional)
How to Make Low Calorie Paninis
It’s so easy to make a panini without a panini maker! All you need is a grated pan, and a heavy pan that can easily sit inside the grated pan (you use this to squish the vegetarian sandwich recipes!)
This tomato mozzarella sandwich can also be made as a simple cheese sandwich “grilled” if you don’t have either. Just make it like a grilled cheese, I promise you won’t be disappointed!


How to Make Healthy Caprese Panini Sandwich:
- 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 is melted.
- Move to a cutting board, and rub the garlic clove over the grilled sides of the bread.
- Cut in half, and serve.
Low Calorie Caprese Panini Sandwich Recipe
If you’ve been looking for vegetarian sandwich ideas, you just hit the jackpot! This caprese sandwich recipe is packed full of flavor, and has just 360 calories per sandwich!
You can boost the protein (if you’re not looking for a vegetarian sandwich) by adding in some leftover cooked chicken, or even sliced deli turkey meat.
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Low Calorie Caprese Paninis
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
Nutrition and Calories in Paninis
The nutrition above is based off one panini sandwich, using French bread, and part skim mozzarella.
Important Note: As a reminder, at Lose Weight By Eating it is my goal to make you healthier, all-natural versions of your favorite recipes… not all will be “diet worthy” depending on the diet you are on. But they will be healthier versions to help curb your cravings.


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Article History:
- Originally written and published September 5, 2022 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on September 28, 2023 by Audrey Johns