Grilled Vegetable Panini

This Grilled Vegetable Panini is a delightful French BBQ dish, featuring a medley of roasted vegetables and melted cheese pressed between rustic bread. Perfectly crispy on the outside and bursting with flavors, it's a savory treat for any vegetarian lover.

Ingredients

• Ciabatta bread - 2 large pieces
• Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Yellow bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Red onion - 1 small, sliced
• Eggplant - 1 small, sliced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Balsamic vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Italian seasoning - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh mozzarella cheese - 150 grams, sliced
• Fresh basil leaves - 10 leaves

Steps

1. Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced zucchini, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, and eggplant.
3. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
4. Place the seasoned vegetables on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are tender and have nice grill marks.
5. While the vegetables are grilling, slice the ciabatta bread in half horizontally and lightly toast the insides on the grill for about 2 minutes.
6. Once the vegetables are done, layer them on the bottom half of the ciabatta, adding slices of fresh mozzarella and fresh basil leaves.
7. Cover with the top half of the ciabatta bread, pressing down slightly.
8. Return the panini to the grill and press down with a heavy skillet or panini press. Grill for an additional 3-5 minutes on each side, or until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted.
9. Remove from the grill, slice in half, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 52 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 680 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Provides dietary fiber which aids in digestion.

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