So, last night I grilled steak and grilled vegetables. Well, I had lots of leftover vegetables and decided to use the vegetables to make a Panini today for lunch. I had some bread and some goat cheese and put it all together.
To back up, I marinated the vegetables (red peppers, portabella mushrooms, red onions, zucchini, and asparagus) for 8 hours and then grilled them on a charcoal grill.
Marinade Recipe
Teriyaki (store-bought)
Olive Oil
Splash of Balsamic Vinegar
Salt
Lemon Pepper
Just mix the above together in a large zip lock baggie, add the veggies and leave out at room temperature for 8 hours. (I need to apologize because I am not big on measuring, I just eyeball things; I will try to get better about documenting my measurements more accurately).
For the bread I used Tuscan Pane bread. I buy it at Trader Joe’s for $3.00; it comes pre-sliced and I always have it on hand in the freezer for grilled bread to serve with salads and pastas and for bruscetta. It is convenient and thaws out in less than 2 hours. (Sidebar: For the grilled bread I spread olive oil and put salt and pepper on each side and then grill it - which can also be done in the George Foreman; if you want to get fancy you grate a little parmesan on top when it is done.)
Back to the sandwich…. I put olive oil and salt and pepper on one side (the outside) of each slice of bread. On the other side I spread goat cheese on both sides and added some cayenne and minced garlic and then the grilled vegetables.
I warmed up my George Foreman (that’s correct, no fancy Panini machine here) and put the sandwich in for 4 minutes (make sure to warm up the Foreman first). You could also make this on the grill, or even in a skillet, like a grilled cheese, for that matter.
It was really good and filling. I don’t make Paninis very often but I think I will remember that it is a good way to use up leftovers. Quesadillas are another good way to use up leftovers.
If you have any good Panini recipes, please share them with me.
Cheers!
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