Description
A recipe for Pollo Pomodoro Panini

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons finely shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
  
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 4 1/4-inch-thick slices firm-textured tomato
  
• 1 8- to 9-inch focaccia, cut into fourths and split horizontally*
  
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
  
• 4 Morningstar Farms Chik Patties Original
  
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese (about 1 ounce each)
  
• (optional)
  
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves

Preparation
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Time to Table: 25 minutes

1. In small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, basil and garlic. Sprinkle over one side of each tomato slice. Set aside.

2. Brush cut sides of focaccia with olive oil; set aside.

3. Coat cold grill rack with nonstick coating; preheat grill. Place patties on grill rack over medium heat. Grill 6 minutes, turn patties, grill 2 minutes more. Top each patty with cheese slice, if desired. Place tomato slices, Parmesan side up, and bread pieces, oil side down, alongside patties on grill rack. Grill about 2 minutes more or until cheese begins to melt and bread begins to brown.**

4. Arrange spinach on half of the bread pieces. Top with patties, tomato slices and remaining bread pieces. Serve immediately.

*If desired, substitute one ciabatta loaf for the focaccia.

**If desired, prepare in oven. Bake patties according to package directions. Top each patty with cheese during the last minute of baking, if desired. Remove from oven; keep warm. Place tomato slices, Parmesan side up, and bread pieces, oil side up, on shallow baking pan. Broil 4 inches from heat 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese begins to melt and bread begins to brown. Assemble sandwiches as directed above. Serve immediately.

Nutrition
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Serves
Makes: 4 servings

Variations
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