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Panini Sandwiches spread with sun dried tomato with Arugula, Tomato and Cheese , serve on a round cutting board , close up side view.
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Toasted Panini with Sun-Dried Tomato Spread, Arugula, Tomato, and Cheese

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Make this toasted vegetarian panini in under 20 minutes with sun-dried tomato spread, arugula, fresh tomato, and melted cheese. Perfect for a quick lunch or simple weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 423
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices ciabatta sourdough, or rustic Italian bread
  • 4 tablespoons sun-dried tomato spread
  • 4 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
  • 1 medium tomato thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh arugula
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

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09/10/2026 11:32 pm GMT
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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Preheat a panini press or grill pan over medium heat.
  2. Spread the sun-dried tomato mixture generously over the inside of each bread slice.
  3. Place the cheese over two slices of bread.
  4. Arrange the fresh tomato slices over the cheese.
  5. Season lightly with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  6. Add the fresh arugula.
  7. Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices.
  8. Lightly brush the outside of the bread with olive oil.
  9. Grill for 5-8 minutes until the bread is crisp and golden and the cheese has melted.
  10. Let rest for 1 minute, slice in half, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 19gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 911mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1330IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 341mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Mozzarella provides a mild, creamy flavor, while provolone gives the panini a stronger savory taste.
Pat the fresh tomato slices dry before assembling to prevent the bread from becoming soggy.
Add roasted red peppers, olives, or fresh basil for additional Mediterranean flavor.
If using a skillet instead of a panini press, place another heavy skillet on top of the sandwich while grilling.

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