Ingredients

3 each - Various Squash (Yellow, Zucchini, etc)
1/2 cup - Roasted Red Peppers
1 cup - Fresh Spinach (rinsed)
1 loaf - Ciabatta Bread
4 oz - Goat Cheese
Salt, Black Pepper, Granulated Garlic

DRESSING
2 tsp - Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 tsp - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/8 tsp - Salt
1/8 tsp - Black Pepper
1/8 tsp - Oregano

Variations

Replace ciabatta bread with multi-grain to cut down on the saturated fat.

Replace the squash with portabella mushrooms.

Replace the goat cheese with mozzarella.


I used to think that if you wanted a tasty and filling hot sandwich without meat then you were limited to grilled cheese. Luckily that is not the case as these grilled vegetable paninis can stand up next to any deli meat sandwich in existence.

Preparation

    Grilled Vegetable Panini Step 1 - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes

  1. Cut the ends off of the squash and then cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick slices.

    2. Grilled Vegetable Panini Step 2 - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes

  2. Place the sliced squash on a baking sheet, spray with non-stick cooking spray and top with salt, black pepper and granulated garlic.

    3. Grilled Vegetable Panini Step 3 - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes

  3. Slice the roasted red peppers.

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  4. Grill the squash for 4-5 minutes on each side or until tender.

    5. Grilled Vegetable Panini Step 5 - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes

  5. Mix the dressing ingredients together and toss with spinach in a medium bowl.

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  6. Cut the ciabatta bread into sandwich sized pieces and slice open.

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  7. Assemble the sandwiches by placing a layer of squash, roasted red peppers and spinach on the bottom slice of the bread.

    8. Grilled Vegetable Panini Step 8 - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes

  8. Spread goat cheese equally on the top halves.

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  9. Heat a lightly greased grill pan (coat with cooking spray) on medium/high heat and place a sandwich face down in the pan.

    10. Grilled Vegetable Panini Step 10 - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipes

  10. Top with a heavy cast iron skillet and lightly push down to flatten the sandwich.

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  11. After 3-4 minutes flip the sandwich. Top with the cast iron skillet and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.

  12. Repeat for each sandwich.

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  13. Slice sandwiches in half.

Nutritional Analysis

  • Nutritional Grade: B
  • High in calcium
  • High in vitamin A
  • Very high in vitamin C

Nutritional information is from caloriecount.com and is shown only as a guide. While accuracy was attempted, it is not guaranteed.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 sandwich (259g)
Servings Per Batch 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.0g 18%
Saturated Fat 17.2g 86%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 634mg 26%
Total Carbs 29.1g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g 13%
Sugars 5.2g
Protein 14.9g
Vitamin A 44% Vitamin C 121%
Calcium 32% Iron 16%
*Based on a 2,000 calorie diet