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Grilled Vegetable Panini with Pesto
A delicious and hearty sandwich featuring grilled vegetables, melted mozzarella, and flavorful pesto, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Bread
- 4 slices ciabatta bread or your favorite panini bread
Vegetables
- 1 piece zucchini, sliced lengthwise
- 1 piece yellow squash, sliced lengthwise
- 1 piece red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 small eggplant, sliced into rounds
Other ingredients
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 0.5 cup pesto store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional Arugula or baby spinach for added freshness
Instructions
- Brush vegetables with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then grill until tender.
- Spread pesto on slices of bread.
- Layer grilled vegetables and mozzarella on one slice of bread, add greens if desired, then top with another slice.
- Grill the assembled sandwich in a panini press until golden and cheese melts.
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh basil or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar before serving.