Teresa's Recipes
Grilled Vegetable Panini
Satisfy your taste buds with the ultimate Grilled Vegetable Panini, a heavenly combination of smoky grilled vegetables, creamy melted mozzarella, and a refreshing pesto sauce, all nestled between two slices of crispy Ciabatta bread. Originating from Italy, paninis are a popular type of grilled sandwich that offers an array of flavors and textures. This recipe puts a healthy spin on the traditional panini by incorporating a medley of grilled vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 cup, shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Pesto sauce
- 4 slices Ciabatta bread
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium, sliced Eggplant
- 1 medium, sliced Red bell pepper
- 1 medium, sliced Yellow squash
- 1 medium, sliced Zucchini
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 2
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 540
- Fat: 24g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 23g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Sugar: 9g
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Brush the sliced vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the vegetables for 3-4 minutes per side, or until tender and lightly charred. Remove the vegetables from the grill and set aside.
- Spread the pesto sauce evenly on one side of each slice of Ciabatta bread.
- Layer the grilled vegetables and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pesto sauce on the bread slices.
- Close the sandwiches with the remaining slices of Ciabatta bread.
- Preheat a panini press or a grill pan over medium heat.
- Place the sandwiches on the panini press or grill pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the panini from the press or pan and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Slice the panini in half and serve them warm.
Tips
- For a vegan option, substitute the mozzarella cheese with vegan cheese.
- You can use any type of vegetables that you prefer or have on hand.
- Try adding some grilled chicken or turkey for a protein-packed version.