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Ingredients
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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1 clove garlic, minced
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8 cups chopped kale
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¼ cup water
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¼ teaspoon salt
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8 slices country bread (1/4 inch thick), preferably whole-wheat
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Olive oil cooking spray
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1 cup shredded Gruyère or fontina cheese
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1 medium tomato, cut into 8 thin slices
Directions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add vinegar and cook until almost evaporated, about 1 minute. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add kale, water and salt (the pan will be full). Stir, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale is wilted and the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
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To prepare panini: Preheat panini maker to high. Coat one side of each slice of bread with cooking spray. With the sprayed side down, spread the kale mixture on 4 slices of bread (about 1/2 cup per sandwich). Top each with 1/4 cup cheese and 2 slices tomato. Top with the remaining bread, sprayed-side up. Press in the panini maker until crispy, 3 to 5 minutes.
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare filling up to 2 days ahead; refrigerate until ready to use.
Equipment: Panini maker (or see Tip)
To make panini on the stovetop, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2 sandwiches in the pan. Place a medium skillet on top and add four 15-ounce cans to weight it down. Cook the sandwiches, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
367 | Calories |
17g | Fat |
36g | Carbs |
19g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 1 panini | |
Calories 367 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 36g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 7g | 24% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Added Sugars 4g | 8% |
Protein 19g | 37% |
Total Fat 17g | 22% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 32% |
Cholesterol 30mg | 10% |
Vitamin A 3709IU | 74% |
Vitamin C 44mg | 49% |
Folate 104mcg | 26% |
Sodium 601mg | 26% |
Calcium 399mg | 31% |
Iron 2mg | 13% |
Magnesium 82mg | 19% |
Potassium 441mg | 9% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.