Roasted Vegetable Panini with Pesto (Easy!)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 sandwiches
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Calories
271 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American, Vegan, gluten-free
Roasted Vegetable Panini with Pesto (Easy!)
Description
This Roasted Vegetable Panini starts with red and orange bell peppers, onion, cremini mushrooms, and asparagus cut into bite-sized pieces and roasted at 425°F until tender and caramelized, typically 25 to 30 minutes with stirring halfway. The vegetables can be seasoned lightly with salt or herbs.
Once roasted, the vegetables are layered on whole grain bread slices with vegan mozzarella and spread with walnut pesto. The sandwich is then cooked on a skillet or panini press over medium heat, pressing the sandwich to warm through and melt the cheese. The finished panini has a combination of soft melted cheese, tender roasted vegetables, and toasted bread.
This sandwich offers a balanced vegetarian option with varied textures and a flavorful herb component from the pesto. The recipe is straightforward and accommodates vegan diet preferences with plant-based cheese and pesto.
Ingredients
- 2 bell pepper I use red & orange
- 1 onion small
- 8 oz. mushrooms (I use cremini)
- 1 lb. asparagus
- vegan mozzarella to taste
- 1/2 cup Walnut pesto more or less, vegan
- 8 lices whole grain bread
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Slice bell pepper and onion into strips. Cut asparagus into 1-2" pieces. Slice mushrooms.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add vegetables and salt if desired. (You could also add dried herbs such as basil, parsley, oregano, etc.)
- Roast for about 25-30 minutes or to desired tenderness, stirring halfway through.
- After veggies are roasted, in a skillet over medium heat (or panini press) place a slice of bread. Sprinkle a layer of mozzarella on top.
- Then add a generous layer of vegetables. Spread about 2 Tbsp. pesto on a second slice of bread and place on top, lightly pressing down.
- Heat for about 5-8 minutes on each side or until warmed through and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Potassium | 746mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 3148IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 90mg | 100% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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