Roasted – Vegetable – Panini

This Sandwich & Panini Press is incredibly handy to have in the kitchen if you enjoy mouth-watering sandwiches, especially hot panini straight off the grill with cheese melted in between! The brushed stainless steel housing is embossed with the “Griddler” logo and it features 11-in. x 7-in. nonstick, non-removable grill plates. Preset temperatures are perfect for grilling sandwiches and it also features power on/ready to cook indicator lights and a cleaning tool. Backed by a 3-year warranty.

Cuisinart 11×7 Griddle/Panini Press, Brushed Stainless $49.95

Vegetable Panini sandwich

2slcs. – Eggplant (grilled)
2slcs. – Red bell pepper (roasted)
2slcs – Tomato (grilled)
4ea. – Spinach leaves
2oz. – Basil aiolli
2oz. – Goat cheese
2slcs. – Provolone cheese
1ea. – Dill pickle (cut lengthwise)
1ea. – Ciabatta bread or roll

Procedure:
You want to start by cutting two 1/2″ slices of eggplant, salt both sides and let them sweat (removes the bitter taste),after about 25 – 30 min., pat dry with paper towles, and grill on both sides.Grill the bell pepper (peeled, seeded), grill Tomatoes, spread basil aiolli on both sides of Ciabatta bread, build sandwich with the rest of the ingredients.
Serve with Taro chips

Tags: grilling, Sandwiches