Description
Southern Italian flavors shine in this simple panino. Crisp radicchio and creamy mozzarella are the stars.
Ingredients
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- 1 red onion (454 g) red onion
- 10 radicchio leaves (red chicory) radicchio leaves
- 14 oz (400 g) buffalo mozzarella cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil Extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt sea salt
- pepper pepper
- 2 Italian focaccia Italian focaccia
Instructions
- Clean and slice red onion, leaving it to soak in water for 30 minutes.
- Wash and cut radicchio, dry the excess water, and set aside.
- Slice the buffalo mozzarella.
- Season the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cut each focaccia into two and heat in the oven at 180°C (356°F) for 5–10 minutes.
- Once baked, stuff focaccia with mozzarella and vegetables.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- To prevent the onion from being too strong, soak the sliced red onion in cold water for at least 30 minutes before using.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality extra virgin olive oil with a fruity aroma.
- Assemble the panino just before serving to prevent the bread from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 40