PointsPlus Value: 7
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Serves: 2
We give these sandwiches extra flavor by rubbing the bread with a cut garlic clove. Swap basil for the arugula if it’s too peppery for your taste.
Ingredients
1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsptable 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 tomato(es), cut into eight thin slices
4 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray
1 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), peeled and cut in half
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- If you like your paninis more pressed, use a sandwich weight or brick. Or use a panini press if you have one.
