Street Food in New York - Italian Panini

prosciutto

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey ham reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories and fat.

ciabatta bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: baguette

Whole grain bread adds fiber and nutrients.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar offers a similar tang at lower cost.

Slice ciabatta bread in half horizontally

Layer mozzarella cheese on the bottom half

Add prosciutto on top of the cheese

Place fresh basil leaves over the prosciutto

Add slices of tomato on top of the basil

Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Top with arugula and cover with the other half of the bread

Preheat a grill or panini press to medium heat

Place the sandwich on the grill and close the lid

Grill until the bread is golden and the cheese melts, about 3-5 minutes

Remove from heat and let cool for a minute

Slice the panini in half and serve warm

Cooking Techniques

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