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Pesto, Chorizo & Mozzarella Pan-Fried Panini

Pesto, Chorizo & Mozzarella Pan-Fried Panini

Pesto, Chorizo & Mozzarella Pan-Fried Panini

Serves 2 | with Smashed Avocado

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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.

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Allergens:

Milk

•Cereals containing gluten

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.

Total20 minutes

Active 15 minutes

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

1 ball(s)

Mozzarella**

32 grams

Pesto

2 unit(s)

Ciabatta

1 pot(s)

Smashed Avocado

50 grams

Chorizo Slices**

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Mayonnaise

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3647 kJ

Energy (kcal)872 kcal

Fat38.6 g

of which saturates11.9 g

Carbohydrate42.6 g

of which sugars2.1 g

Dietary Fiber5.6 g

Protein22.1 g

Salt2.9 g

Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Instructions

Prep Fillings

1

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.

Build the Panini

2

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.

Pan-Fry and Serve

3

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!

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