Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Paninis

By khojnicki

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1/8 tsp table salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 4 oz Italian bread, cut into eight 1/2-inch-thick pieces
• 2 oz whole milk mozzarella cheese, fresh, thinly sliced
• 1 cup(s) arugula, baby leaves
• 1 medium plum tomatoes, cut into eight thin slices
• 4 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray
• 1 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), peeled and cut in half

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 14mins
Adapted from weightwatchers.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat outdoor grill (or grill pan or skillet).

In a small cup, stir together vinegar, oil, oregano, salt and pepper until blended. Brush mixture onto 1 side of each slice of bread.

To make each sandwich, layer 1/4 of cheese over brushed side of bread and then top with 2 tomato slices and 1/4 cup of arugula. Top with another slice of bread, brushed side down and then coat sandwiches with cooking spray. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Grill, lightly pressing with a spatula from time to time, until bread is toasted and cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes per side; rub grilled bread with garlic clove. Yields 2 sandwiches per serving.