Grilled Vegetable Panini

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.

Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • Mozzarella cheese (1 cup, shredded)
  • Pesto sauce (1/2 cup)
  • Ciabatta bread (4 slices)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
  • Eggplant (1 medium, sliced)
  • Red bell pepper (1 medium, sliced)
  • Yellow squash (1 medium, sliced)
  • Zucchini (1 medium, sliced)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat.
  2. Brush the sliced vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill the vegetables for 3-4 minutes per side, or until tender and lightly charred. Remove the vegetables from the grill and set aside.
  4. Spread the pesto sauce evenly on one side of each slice of Ciabatta bread.
  5. Layer the grilled vegetables and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pesto sauce on the bread slices.
  6. Close the sandwiches with the remaining slices of Ciabatta bread.
  7. Preheat a panini press or a grill pan over medium heat.
  8. 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.
  9. Remove the panini from the press or pan and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
  10. Slice the panini in half and serve them warm.

Dietary Information

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