Grilled Italian Panini With Zucchini, Summer Squash & Basil Recipe

Grilled Italian Panini With Zucchini, Summer Squash & Basil Recipe
  • Author: Anonymous

Fire up your grill for a delightful summer feast! This grilled vegetable panini is a celebration of fresh zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell peppers marinated in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Stuffed into whole wheat ciabatta rolls with gooey mozzarella, fragrant basil, and zesty tomato sauce, these sandwiches are grilled to perfection, creating a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite. Perfect for a quick and flavorful outdoor lunch or dinner, these paninis will surely become a favorite in your grilling repertoire.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 medium yellow squash
  • 2 red bell peppers, quartered
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 4 whole wheat ciabatta rolls, cut in half crosswise
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce (your favorite kind)
  • 4 oz. fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
  • 8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat.
  • Cut the zucchini and yellow squash in half crosswise, then cut each into ¼-inch lengthwise slices.
  • In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, yellow squash and red bell pepper with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Place the vegetables on the grill and cook until tender, about 2 minutes for side for the zucchini and squash, and 3 minutes per side for the red bell pepper.
  • Preheat a panini press.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of the tomoato sauce on each cut side of the ciabatta rolls.
  • Divide the zucchini, yellow squash and red bell pepper pieces evenly between the 4 rolls. Top with fresh mozzarella and basil, and close the sandwiches.
  • Place the sandwiches on the panini press (this may need to be done in two batches). Alternatively, you can lay a heavy pan or foil-covered brick on the sandwiches, on the grill.
  • Grill until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve.

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Yield

Makes 4 sandwiches

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
  • Calories: 275.7 kcal
  • Carbohydrate Content: 9.3 g
  • Protein Content: 10.6 g
  • Fat Content: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol Content: 20 mg
  • Sodium Content: 613.2 mg
  • Fiber Content: 3.7 g
  • Sugar Content: 3 g