Grilled Panini Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Grilled Panini Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf fresh panini bread, sliced; 4 ounces swiss cheese or 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, slices; 3 sprigs of fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley or 3 sprigs fresh lovage; Grilled Vegetables; 1 medium zucchini; 1 small eggplant; 1 1 medium yellow bell peppers or 1 medium orange bell pepper; 1/2 cup sliced red onion; 1 small summer squash; 2 portabella mushrooms, stems removed; Basil Spread; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, stems removed and chopped finely (NOT dried basil); 1/4 cup plain yogurt or 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon greek dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh Greek oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper; Dijon Spread; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, minced and roasted if desired; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/4 teaspoon crushed fennel seed; Marinade; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 loaf fresh panini bread, sliced
4 ounces swiss cheese or 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, slices
3 sprigs of fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley or 3 sprigs fresh lovage
Grilled Vegetables
1 medium zucchini
1 small eggplant
1 1 medium yellow bell peppers or 1 medium orange bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1 small summer squash
2 portabella mushrooms, stems removed
Basil Spread
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, stems removed and chopped finely (NOT dried basil)
1/4 cup plain yogurt or 1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon greek dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh Greek oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
Dijon Spread
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced and roasted if desired
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon crushed fennel seed
Marinade
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper

1
Cut 8 slices of the panini bread.
2
Prepare the marinade. Set aside.
3
In small bowl prepare the basil dressing or Dijon mustard and mix well. The condiments can be made several hours in advance.
4
Slice the vegetables into uniform sizes.
5
Marinate the veggies in a shallow pan for an hour. Drain off the marinade and then grill the vegetables on each side for about 4-5 minutes, until tender yet crisp.
6
Spread one side of each sandwich slice with your choice of spread. Add the vegetables, next place 1 ounce of cheese and the parsley or lovage. Butter lightly the top and bottom of sandwich. Press down carefully on the sandwich and toast on grilll. Cut in half and serve.

460

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf fresh panini bread, sliced, 4 ounces swiss cheese or 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, slices, 3 sprigs of fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley or 3 sprigs fresh lovage, Grilled Vegetables, and more.

Yes, Grilled Panini Sandwiches falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Panini Sandwiches

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Variations & substitutions

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