5 from 24 votes
Roasted Vegetable Panini with Pesto (Easy!)
Roasted Vegetable Panini with Pesto combines various roasted vegetables layered with vegan mozzarella and walnut pesto between whole grain bread slices. Roasting the bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and asparagus concentrates their flavors and softens their texture. Grilled in a skillet or panini press until the cheese melts and bread crisps, the sandwich blends smoky, savory, and fresh herb notes with a creamy component from the cheese and pesto.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
sandwiches
Calories:
271 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Vegan, gluten-free
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271
% 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.