Classic Panini: Summer Vegetable & Basil

Name: Classic Panini: Summer Vegetable & Basil
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: olive oil 2 tbsp; garlic 1 clove, minced; small yellow or red bell pepper 1, seeded and cut into 6 wedges; small yellow or red bell pepper 1, seeded and cut into 6 wedges; small French baguette 1, split and halved; fresh basil leaves 8 large; Parmesan cheese 2 oz (60 g), shaved with a vegetable peeler; Parmesan cheese 2 oz (60 g), shaved with a vegetable peeler; small red onion ½, thinly sliced; small zucchini 1, thinly sliced on the diagonal

Preparation info

Serves
2

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Perfect Panini

By Jodi Liano

Published 2013

About

Grilling fresh summer vegetables in a sandwich press caramelizes their natural sugars, rendering them succulent and delicious. And even better, it's quick and easy. Slice all of the vegetables into an even thickness so they will cook at the same rate.

Ingredients

small French baguette 1, split and halved
olive oil 2 tbsp
garlic

Europe
Italy
Sandwich
Mediterranean
Street Food
Vegetarian
Summer

Method

Preheat the sandwich grill. In a small bowl, stir together the oil and garlic. Brush both sides of the bell pepper, zucchini, and onion with about half of the garlic oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place the vegetables in the grill, close the top plate, and cook until just tender and lightly charred, 3–5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Keep the sandwich grill on.