Looking for a healthy and tasty meal that's easy to prepare? Look no further than this mouth-watering Grilled Vegetable Panini recipe. Packed with nutritious veggies and flavourful seasonings, this dish is the perfect lunch or dinner option for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.
Ingredients:
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise
- 1 medium eggplant, sliced into rounds
- 4 slices of bread (sourdough or ciabatta work great)
- 4 slices of mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup of pesto
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Toss the sliced vegetables in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the vegetables until they are tender and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Spread pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on the other side of the bread.
- Add the grilled vegetables to one side of the bread.
- Close the sandwich with the other slice of bread.
- Grill the sandwich on both sides until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve the Grilled Vegetable Panini hot and enjoy!
Tips:
- If you don't have a grill or grill pan, you can also roast the vegetables in the oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Feel free to customize the sandwich with your favourite vegetables and cheese.
- For a vegan option, skip the cheese or use a vegan cheese substitute.
