Grilled Vegetable Pesto Panini Recipe | Summer Grilled Sandwich

Looking for a delightful and simple summer recipe? Try this amazing grilled vegetable pesto panini! Sliced and grilled vegetables are combined with basil and sun-dried tomato pesto, shredded mozzarella, roasted red peppers, eggplant, zucchini, red onion (optional), and seasoned with salt and pepper. Add a touch of freshness with arugula and toast it all up until the bread is toasted and the cheese has melted. Enjoy the scrumptious layers of flavor in every bite!

Ingredients:

  1. Sliced and grilled vegetables (assorted)
  2. Basil pesto
  3. Sun-dried tomato pesto
  4. Shredded mozzarella (or sliced fresh mozzarella)
  5. Roasted red peppers
  6. Eggplant
  7. Zucchini
  8. Red onion (optional)
  9. Salt and pepper
  10. Arugula
  11. Bread slices

Cooking steps:

  • Start by slicing your vegetables and grilling them until tender and slightly charred.
  • Spread basil pesto on one side of a bread slice and sun-dried tomato pesto on the other.
  • Layer shredded mozzarella (or fresh mozzarella) on top of the pesto.
  • Add roasted red peppers, eggplant, zucchini, and red onion (if desired).
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place arugula on the other side of the bread.
  • Close the sandwich and toast it on a panini press or grill pan until the bread is toasted and the cheese has melted.
  • Cut the panini into sections and savor each mouthful of the delicious layers of flavor. Enjoy!