Panini With Artichoke Hearts, Spinach and Red Peppers Recipe

Name: Panini With Artichoke Hearts, Spinach and Red Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces (1 bag) baby spinach; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 12 ounces frozen or fresh cooked artichoke hearts, sliced; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; Salt, preferably kosher salt; freshly ground pepper; 1 large or 2 smaller roasted sweet red peppers, sliced; 1/4 pound fontina or Gruyere, thinly sliced or grated; 8 slices whole grain country bread

Servings: persons

6 ounces (1 bag) baby spinach
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
12 ounces frozen or fresh cooked artichoke hearts, sliced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Salt, preferably kosher salt
freshly ground pepper
1 large or 2 smaller roasted sweet red peppers, sliced
1/4 pound fontina or Gruyere, thinly sliced or grated
8 slices whole grain country bread

1
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
2
Fill a bowl with ice water.
3
Add the spinach to the boiling water and blanch for 10 to 20 seconds.
4
Transfer to the ice water to cool for a few minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water.
5
Chop coarsely.
6
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, and add the garlic.
7
Cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds, and stir in the artichoke hearts.
8
Stir for a few minutes, until the artichoke hearts are beginning to color, and add the thyme leaves and the spinach.
9
Toss together and season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Remove from the heat.
11
Preheat a panini grill.
12
Top four of the bread slices with the artichoke hearts and spinach.
13
Add strips of roasted pepper, then cheese.
14
Top with the remaining bread and press together.
15
Brush the outside of the bread (top and bottom slices) with olive oil.
16
Place in the panini maker and grill for four to five minutes, until the cheese has melted and the bread is toasty.
17
Slice in half and serve hot.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces (1 bag) baby spinach, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 12 ounces frozen or fresh cooked artichoke hearts, sliced, and more.

Yes, Panini With Artichoke Hearts, Spinach and Red Peppers 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.

Panini With Artichoke Hearts, Spinach and Red Peppers

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