Grilled Veggie Panini Recipe
This grilled veggie panini recipe is easy, versatile, and absolutely delicious. Laura Vitale shows you how to make this tasty sandwich using fresh zucchini, mushrooms, eggplant, roasted bell peppers, and mozzarella cheese. With the addition of basil pesto and balsamic vinegar, this panini is bursting with flavor. The best part? You can adapt this recipe to include any veggies or cheese you prefer. Serve it with some high-quality bread and have a delightful and fulfilling meal. Whether you're a vegetarian or a meat-eater looking for a meatless option, this recipe is perfect for you. Make it for a weeknight dinner or impress your friends and family with this tasty sandwich.
Ingredients:
- Fresh veggies (zucchini, mushrooms, eggplant)
- Roasted bell peppers
- Fresh mozzarella
- Basil pesto
- Good quality bread
- Balsamic vinegar
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Cooking steps:
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Drizzle the veggies with extra virgin olive oil.
- Cook the veggies on the grill pan for 2-4 minutes on each side.
- Season the cooked veggies with salt, pepper, and a splash of balsamic vinegar.
- Preheat a panini press or alternative cooking method.
- Spread basil pesto on one side of the bread slices.
- Layer mozzarella cheese, grilled veggies, and roasted bell peppers on one slice of bread.
- Top with more mozzarella and place the other bread slice on top.
- Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the sandwich.
- Cook the sandwich in the panini press or alternative method until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve and enjoy!
