Best Grilled Veggie Panini Recipes

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GRILLED-VEGETABLE PANINI



Grilled-Vegetable Panini image

The uniform heat of a panini press gives these vegetable sandwiches just the right crispness. But they can easily be made without a press: Heat the panini in a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium heat, and set another heavy skillet on top of them as they cook.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 red bell peppers
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
2 medium yellow summer squashes, thinly sliced lengthwise
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 baguette, sliced 1/3 inch thick on a sharp bias into 16 long slices
Pesto

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium. Grill peppers, turning occasionally, until charred, about 18 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand for 10 minutes. Rub off skins, and remove ribs and seeds. Slice peppers into 1-inch-thick strips.
  • Meanwhile, lightly brush zucchini and squashes with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill until charred and tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Spread bread slices with pesto. Top 8 slices with vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Sandwich with remaining bread.
  • Heat a panini press. Lightly brush sandwiches with oil. Press until bread is golden brown and crusts are crisp, 2 to 4 minutes.

GRILLED VEGETABLE AND MOZZARELLA PANINI



Grilled Vegetable and Mozzarella Panini image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 panini

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 sweet red pepper, spilt and seeded, cut each half into thirds
1 green zucchini, about 1/3 pound, cut into long slices
1 Asian eggplant, about 1/3 pound, cut into long strips
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 thin ficelle or baguette french bread
1 pound fresh mozzarella or fontina cheese, sliced into thin even slices
1/4 cup basil leaves
Balsamic vinegar
Fresh herbs

Steps:

  • Brush the vegetables lightly with oil, season with salt and pepper and grill over medium high heat. Allow the vegetables to color well, remove from the grill and cool for several minutes. remove any blackened skin from the peppers.
  • Meanwhile, slice the bread open lengthwise and brush the inside lightly with oil. Grill the inside of the bread quickly and remove.
  • Assemble the still warm sandwich by alternating layers of vegetables, cheese, basil and then sprinkle on any remaining oil and a few drops of vinegar. Sprinkle on any herbs desired, tightly wrap with sandwich paper and slice into 4-inch lengths.

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