Caprese Pesto Panini

Caprese Pesto Panini

by Brava Chef Annie

Created by Brava

Quantity

Active Time

~10 min

Total Time

~18 min

About this Recipe

Caprese salad is a Summer classic—ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil, what’s not to love? These ingredients are made even more delicious in a Caprese Pesto Panini. Chef Annie loves using larger slices of sourdough bread here. If you prefer to use smaller slices or a different type of bread, feel free to follow the below recipe and run it on any of the Brava grilled cheese programs.


About this Recipe

Caprese salad is a Summer classic—ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil, what’s not to love? These ingredients are made even more delicious in a Caprese Pesto Panini. Chef Annie loves using larger slices of sourdough bread here. If you prefer to use smaller slices or a different type of bread, feel free to follow the below recipe and run it on any of the Brava grilled cheese programs.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons pesto, divided
  • 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 2 thick tomato slices, cut into halves
  • fresh basil leaves (optional)
  • 2 large slices sourdough bread

From Your Pantry

butter, softened

Equipment

Brava metal tray

Nutrition Information

Allergens: Tree nuts, Milk, Eggs, Wheat (Gluten)

Tags

  • Chef's Picks
  • Dinner
  • Starter
  • Vegetarian
  • Kid Friendly
  • American
  • Bread
  • Metal Tray
  • Recipes
  • Sandwiches
  • Vietnamese
  • Weekend
  • Weeknight
  • Year Round

  1. 1

    Assemble sandwiches

    • Evenly spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
    • Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto on the other side of each slice of bread.
    • On top of pesto of one slice of bread, layer tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, if using.
    • Close sandwich with remaining bread slice, ensuring the buttered side is facing out.

  2. 2

    Toast sandwich

    • Place sandwich in zone 2 of Brava metal tray.
    • Slide metal tray into bottom shelf.
    • Select “Caprese Pesto Panini” on your Brava touchscreen and follow instructions.

  3. 3

    Serve

    • When your food is done, cut sandwich in half and serve.