In this panini, mild mozzarella and creamy avocado balance salty chorizo and pesto perfectly. No panini press? No problem! We've included instructions to pan-fry.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.
1 ball(s)
Mozzarella**
32 grams
Pesto
2 unit(s)
Ciabatta
1 pot(s)
Smashed Avocado
50 grams
Chorizo Slices**
1 tbsp
Mayonnaise
a) Drain the mozzarella and squeeze out as much liquid as you can.
b) Pat dry with kitchen paper, then tear into small pieces.
c) Combine in a small bowl the mayo (see pantry for amount) and pesto.
d) Halve the ciabatta.
a) Spread the smashed avocado over the base of each ciabatta, then spread the pesto mayo onto the lids.
b) Lay the chorizo slices onto the avocado, then top with the mozzarella slices.
c) Sandwich shut with the ciabatta lids and firmly press to secure the fillings.
a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the panini, pressing down with a spatula or heavy-bottomed pan.
b) Cook, pressing occasionally, until the bread is golden and toasted and the cheese has melted, 2-4 mins each side.
c) Slice your panini diagonally and share between 2 serving plates to finish.
Enjoy!