Grilled Veggie Panini
A flavorful and healthy grilled veggie panini packed with roasted vegetables, melted cheese, and a crispy crust—perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 panini sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small eggplant, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 slices of sourdough or ciabatta bread
- 4 tbsp pesto sauce
- 4 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
- Butter, for grilling
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Toss zucchini, peppers, eggplant, and onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the vegetables for 4–5 minutes per side until tender and slightly charred.
- Spread pesto on one side of each bread slice.
- Layer grilled vegetables and cheese between two slices of bread, pesto sides in.
- Butter the outside of each sandwich lightly.
- Grill the sandwich on a panini press or skillet for 3–5 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute pesto with hummus or sun-dried tomato spread for variation.
- Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free option.
- Add fresh basil or arugula for extra freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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