Mexican Panini

1. 1

   Preheat broiler.

2. 2

   Cut peppers into the half lengthwise and remove the seeds and stems, arranging peppers on a baking sheet, cut side down, brush some oil above the peppers.

3. 3

   Broil until the skin bubbles and starts to blacken around 5 minutes depending on your broiler.

4. 4

   Place peppers into a papper bag, covered, until cool enough to handle, then peel the peppers.

5. 5

   (Alternatively you could microwave the peppers for 3 to 4 minutes on high and then let them soften.)

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   At the same time, combine salsa, salt and beans in a medium bowl.

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   Use a folk to mash the beans until they start to form a paste, it is ok to have some whole beans in the paste.

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   Combine yogurt, cheese, scallions and cilantro in another small bowl.

9. 9

   Heat a panini maker to high.

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    Spread 13 cup of the bean mixture on each of 4 slices of bread.

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    Top with a heaping tablespoon of the cheese mixture.

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    Place 2 pepper halves over the cheese.

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    Cover with the remaining slice of bread.

14. 14

    Grill the sandwiches in the panini maker until golden brown and through, about 4 minutes.

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    Cut in half and serve warm.

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    Stovetop: If you don't have a panini press you can grill the sandwich in a preheated skillet.

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    Press with a spatula while one side browns (2 minutes or so) then flip and press until the other side is toasted another 2 minutes or so and/or until the filling is heated through and the cheese is gooey.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.