Ingredients

• 4 slices whole wheat bread
• 4 teaspoons balsamic glaze
• 6 thick slices fresh mozzarella
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 8 fresh basil leaves, sliced
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Drizzle half the balsamic glaze evenly on one slice of bread.
2. Add the mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
3. Drizzle with the olive oil, the rest of the glaze, and season with salt and pepper.
4. Add second slice of bread and grill on panini grill or grill pan on the stove.
5. Slice each sandwich in half and serve.

Notes

Balsamic glaze is a reduced version of balsamic vinegar. You can make your own by boiling balsamic vinegar until it reduces to a syrup, or you can get a store-bought version.