Light Vegetable and Cheese Panini
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Light Vegetable and Cheese Panini

A delicious panini filled with melted cheese and fresh vegetables, served with a light cappuccino for the perfect afternoon break.

Prep⏱️ 10 min
Cook🔥 5 min
Servings👥 2 servings
Difficulty📊 Very Easy
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🛒 Ingredients

2 servings

2
  • 2 slices panini bread
  • 3.5 oz cheese (mozzarella or provolone)
  • 1 medium fresh tomato
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup semi-skimmed milk
  • 1 shot espresso

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Directions

  1. 1

    Slice the tomato and cucumber into thin strips

  2. 2

    Lightly toast the panini bread

  3. 3

    Place the cheese on one slice of bread and melt slightly

  4. 4

    Add the fresh vegetables (tomato, cucumber, arugula)

  5. 5

    Close the panini and press down gently

  6. 6

    Prepare the cappuccino: extract a shot of espresso and pour in the hot, frothed milk

  7. 7

    Serve the hot panini with the cappuccino

💡 Chef's Tip

For a lighter panini, use low-fat cheese. The ideal cappuccino should consist of one-third espresso, one-third hot milk, and one-third foam.