Easy Provolone, Basil and Kalamata Paninis

Instructions

1. Lightly spray one side of each of the bread slices with cooking spray. Turn the slices over and spoon 1 teaspoon of the salad dressing on each. Top four bread slices with a cheese slice and equal amounts of the tomato, basil, spinach, and olives. Top with the other four bread slices, salad dressing side down.

2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot, and coat the skillet with cooking spray. Add the sandwiches and cook 1½ to 2 minutes or until lightly golden, turn, and reduce heat to medium low. (Add weight to the sandwiches by covering them with a sheet of foil and topping with a dinner plate and a couple of cans of soup or vegetables.) Cook 2 minutes or until browned on the bottom. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 2 minutes.

Author's Note: Serve with:

1. 2 medium red bell peppers cut into strips (1/2 cup serving) for an additional 20 Calories, 0g Fat, 2g Fiber, 0mg Sodium

2. 4 medium star fruit sliced (1 cup serving) for an additional 40 Calories, 0g Fat, 3g Fiber, 0mg Sodium

3. 8 sugar-free frozen fruit pops (2 per serving), dessert for an additional 35 Calories, 0g Fat, 0g Fiber and 5mg Sodium

Source: 1500 Calorie a Day Cookbook