Best Veggie Sandwich Panini Recipes

GRILLED VEGETABLE PANINI

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 small Japanese eggplants or 1 medium to large regular eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 zucchini, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 baguettes (each about 2 feet long)
1/2 cup Basil Pesto, recipe follows
8 ounces fresh water-packed mozzarella cheese, drained, sliced
2 tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup roasted red peppers
8 large basil leaves, optional

Steps:

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle the oil over the eggplant, zucchini, and onion slices, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Working in batches, grill the eggplant, zucchini, and onions until they are tender and grill marks appear, about 4 minutes per side. Cool completely.
Cut each baguette into 6 pieces. Working with one baguette piece at a time, slice in half and spread both sides with the pesto. Working with the bottom slice of the baguette, stack 2 slices of eggplant, 2 slices zucchini, 1 slice onion, 1 slice tomato, 1 slice mozzarella, and 1 slice of roasted pepper. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place top half of baguette on top and continue with remaining baguette. (The sandwiches can be made 4 hours ahead. Wrap well with plastic wrap and refrigerate.)
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup (about) extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
In a blender, pulse the basil, pine nuts, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper until finely chopped. With the blender still running, gradually add enough oil to form a smooth and thick consistency. Transfer the pesto to a medium bowl and stir in 1/2 cup of cheese. Season the pesto with more salt and pepper, to taste. (The pesto can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Yield: 1 cup
Prep Time: 10 minutes

VEGGIE PANINI RECIPE

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Delicious Veggie Panini - one of our favorite sandwich recipes filled with cheese, tomatoes, avocado and spinach.

Provided by Lil' Luna

Categories Main Course

Time 11m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 slices sourdough bread
light mayo
butter
1 slice colby jack cheese
6 leaves spinach
2 slices tomatoes
1/2 avocado (sliced)

Steps:

Begin by cutting up your avocados and tomatoes.
Then butter your sourdough bread slices on each side.
Add mayo, spinach, tomatoes and cheese to your sandwich and place on a skillet, or in a panini maker. Cook for a few minutes on medium heat.
Once done, add your avocado slices and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 kcal, Carbohydrate 75 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 833 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGGIE SANDWICH PANINI

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Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 portobello mushroom
Olive oil, optional, for grilling
1 tablespoon roasted garlic hummus
2 slices whole-grain bread
Fresh spinach, for topping

Steps:

Grill the portobello mushroom, using olive oil if desired. Spread the hummus across the insides of both slices of bread. Add the mushroom and a few pieces of spinach. Place the sandwich in a panini grill for 1 to 3 minutes, depending on desired crispness. Remove and enjoy.
This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.