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Low Calorie Italian Panini with Ham

By Kimberley Eggleston, About.com

Low Calorie Ham Panini with Basil

Kimberley K. Eggleston
This Italian panini uses simple ingredients such as fresh basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar to create an authentic Italian flavor. Serve with a fresh salad or fruit.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Ingredients:
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 8 1-oz. slices italian bread
  • 8 oz. thinly sliced deli ham
  • 4 1-oz. slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh basil
Preparation:

1. Whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small dish. Using a basting brush, brush each slice of bread, on one side, with the olive oil mixture.

2. Heat a two-sided grill, or panini press, and coat with cooking spray. With the oiled side up, top 4 of the slices of bread each with 2 oz. of ham, one slice of cheese, and 1/2 of a tablespoon of the minced basil. Top each panini with another slice of bread, oiled side down.

3. Grill each panini about 4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, and the bread is crisp.

Serves 4

Per Serving Calories 290

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