Panini With Sauteed Spinach and Chickpea Spread

Name: Panini With Sauteed Spinach and Chickpea Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup canned chick-peas, drained; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon water; 2 teaspoons capers; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups torn spinach; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 2 (2 1/2 ounce) submarine sandwich bread; 2 large plum tomatoes, sliced

Servings: persons

1
Place first four ingredients in a food processor or a blender.
2
Process until smooth and set aside.
3
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
4
Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute, do not burn.
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Add spinach and cook for about 2 minutes.
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Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
7
Cut each roll in half horizontally.
8
Spread chickpea mixture over bottom halves of rolls.
9
Top with spinach and tomato slices.
10
You can season with additional salt and pepper (optional) Cover with top halves rolls.
11
You can serve it as such or if you own an indoor grill (such as Forman) you can grill sandwiches for 2-3 minutes.

151

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup canned chick-peas, drained, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon water, 2 teaspoons capers, and more.

Yes, Panini With Sauteed Spinach and Chickpea Spread 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!