Mozzarella, Roasted Pepper and Pesto Panini
with Oven-Ready Herby Chips and Balsamic Rocket
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Ingredients
1 unit(s)
Bell Pepper
(May contain Celery)
400 grams
McCain Home Chips
(Contains Cereals containing gluten)
1 sachet(s)
Mixed Herbs
2 unit(s)
Ciabatta
(Contains Cereals containing gluten)
32 grams
Pesto
(Contains Milk)
¾ ball(s)
Mozzarella
(Contains Milk)
30 grams
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains Milk)
20 grams
Wild Rocket
12 milliliter(s)
Balsamic Glaze
(Contains Sulphites)
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
Halve the bell pepper lengthways and discard the core and seeds. Lay the pepper halves, cut-side down, onto a small baking tray. Drizzle with oil, then season with salt and pepper.
When the oven is hot, roast on the middle shelf until soft and slightly charred, 18-20 mins.
Meanwhile, spread the chips on a baking tray in a single layer. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle over the mixed herbs. Toss to coat.
Bake on the top shelf, 25-30 mins. Turn halfway through.
While everything roasts, halve the ciabatta. Spread each cut side evenly with the pesto.
Drain the mozzarella and squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Pat dry with kitchen paper, then tear into small pieces.
Grate the Cheddar.
Lay your mozzarella pieces on the base of each ciabatta followed by the grated Cheddar. Season well with pepper.
Once cooked, place a roasted pepper half on top of each cheesy ciabatta base.
Sandwich shut with the ciabatta lids and firmly press all the ingredients inside.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the paninis, pressing down with a spatula or heavy-bottomed pan.
Cook, pressing occasionally, until the bread is golden and toasted and the cheese has melted, 2-4 mins per side.
Slice your paninis diagonally, then divide between your plates with the herby chips alongside.
Share the rocket between your plates and drizzle over the balsamic glaze to finish.
Enjoy!
Step 2 MOD: If you’ve chosen the quick version, oil, sprinkle over the mixed herbs and season the chips, then cook for 20-25 mins instead. Turn halfway through.
