Shiitake Panini with Roasted Asparagus Pesto

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4 sandwiches

  • Calories

    486 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Shiitake Panini with Roasted Asparagus Pesto

A rustic panini made with shiitake mushrooms, Fontina cheese, and roasted asparagus pesto.

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Ingredients

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  • olive oil mister or cooking spray
  • 1 bunch asparagus ends trimmed and cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and sliced
  • 6 oz Shiitake mushrooms stems removed and caps cut into thick strips
  • ¼ cup almonds toasted
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt + pepper to taste
  • 1 loaf ciabatta bread cut into four equal pieces and halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup fontina cheese shredded
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil mister.
  2. Place shiitake mushrooms on one side of baking sheet and place asparagus and garlic cloves on other side. Spray tops with additional olive oil. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until vegetables are softened and just beginning to brown. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
  3. Transfer asparagus and garlic to food processor. Add almonds and olive oil. Pulse until finely chopped but not mashed; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Preheat electric grill or panini press on high. Spread asparagus pesto on each half of ciabatta bread. Top four bottom pieces of bread with a quarter of the mushrooms and ¼ cup of cheese. Place other half of bread on top and press down.
  5. Transfer panini to grill and close lid. Grill for about 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 486kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 820mg (34%) Potassium 228mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 332IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 210mg (21%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 486 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 486kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 820mg 34%
Potassium 228mg 5%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 332IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 210mg 21%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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