How about a short trip to Italy during your lunch break? The scent of fresh basil, melted mozzarella, and juicy tomatoes... When BÄKKER's high-protein bread meets this classic Italian flavor, a guilt-free, gourmet panini emerges. It's both light and packed with protein.
Ingredients:
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2 slices of BÄKKER High-Protein Bread
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1 tablespoon pesto sauce (ready-made or homemade)
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3-4 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese (if not available, string cheese also works well)
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2 slices of large tomato
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Brush with olive oil to grease the sandwich maker
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Optional: Fresh arugula leaves to serve
Instructions:
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Spread pesto sauce generously on the inner side of both slices of bread.
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Place the tomatoes on one slice, then immediately top with mozzarella slices.
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Cover with the other slice of bread.
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Heat the sandwich maker and brush a very small amount of olive oil on the outer surface of the bread (this gives extra crispiness and a golden color).
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Press and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the cheese melts and grill marks appear on the bread.
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Cut in half while hot (if desired, you can tuck in fresh arugula just before serving).
