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Kale Pesto Panini with Mozzarella & Chicken

January 11, 2016 By Danielle Leave a Comment

Kale Pesto Panini www.redkitchenette.comWow, it’s been a really long time since I’ve posted.  Not because I haven’t been feeding Audrey (and Emme) their normal healthy and adventurous fare…more because I’ve been lacking in the photo/writing/blogging department.  But I am back and ready to begin sharing again the fun and creative meals we are exploring.  Today is a simple yet delicious version of a grilled cheese with kale pesto and smoked chicken added to it.

Making a pesto out of kale is one of my favorite ways to introduce this leafy green veggie to kids, especially toddlers and babies.  I like to make a big batch and use it throughout the week, adding it to pasta, roasted chicken or fish, or spread thinly onto sandwiches.  Adding a layer to a grilled cheese subtly challenges the tastebuds of little ones in a way that is familiar and easy – it also gives it a nice little nutritional boost.  Yummy and perfect for a cozy winter lunch, I hope you and your kids will enjoy this recipe as much as my girls do.

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Kale Pesto Panini with Mozzarella & Chicken
Serves: Serves 2
 
Ingredients
  • 4 pieces whole-grain bread
  • 4 teaspoons kale pesto (for my kale pesto recipe, click here)
  • 4 pieces sliced mozzarella
  • 4 pieces smoked chicken breast deli meat
Instructions
  1. Spread each side of bread with 1 teaspoon pesto. Top one slice with 1 peace of mozzarella, some chicken, and the second piece of mozzarella (you want the chicken in between the 2 pieces of cheese). Top with remaining slice of bread.
  2. Put in a panini press for 1 minute. If you don’t have a panini press, place in a dry nonstick skillet and press down with a spatula until it forms a "panini" and the cheese is melted and heated through.
  3. Cut into your favorite shape and serve.
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Hi, I’m Danielle Krupa, a wife and mother of 2 in Boston. I'm a health-supportive chef and recipe developer. ...[read more]
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