Veggie Panini Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
11 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
495 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Veggie Panini Recipe
Description
This panini builds flavor by combining lightly buttered sourdough bread with fresh spinach and tomato, complemented by the mild, melty Colby Jack cheese and mayonnaise to add moisture and tang. Slicing the avocado to add after grilling maintains its creamy texture without overheating. The skillet or panini maker cooks the sandwich until the bread is evenly toasted and the cheese melts, yielding a crispy crust and warm, soft filling.
The result is a satisfying vegetarian sandwich that balances the freshness of the vegetables with the richness of the cheese and avocado. It works well for a quick lunch or light dinner. Adding the avocado after cooking keeps it bright and creamy as a finishing touch.
To ensure even cooking, butter both sides of the bread before grilling and cook over medium heat. Assemble the sandwich with the mayonnaise on the slices beneath the spinach and tomato to help bind the ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 lices sourdough bread
- mayonnaise light
- butter
- 1 lice Colby jack cheese
- 6 leaves spinach
- 2 lices tomato
- 1/2 avocado sliced
Instructions
- Begin by cutting up your avocados and tomatoes.
- Then butter your sourdough bread slices on each side.
- Add mayo, spinach, tomatoes and cheese to your sandwich and place on a skillet, or in a panini maker. Cook for a few minutes on medium heat.
- Once done, add your avocado slices and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 495 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 495kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 833mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 327mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1290IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 9.1mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 248mg | 25% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.