Caprese Panini

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A favorite salad gets its turn in a sandwich. For a different flavor, use jarred roasted red peppers in place of the tomato. Purchased pesto is fine here, but homemade is even better.

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Steps

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Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add tomatoes , capers , and pepper flakes.

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Saut until just starting to break down , about 3 minutes.

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Off heat , add vinegar.

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Brush oil on one side of each slice of bread.

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Spread the other sides with 1 tablespoon pesto.

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Arrange mozzarella and tomato mixture on two slices of bread , then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Top with another slice of bread , oiled side up.

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Toast sandwiches in a skillet or panini press.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, tomatoes, capers, red pepper flakes, balsamic vinegar, white bread, pesto sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, sea salt, fresh coarse ground black pepper