YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Herb-Roasted Vegetable Pesto Panini
Savor a delicious panini loaded with herb-roasted zucchini and red bell pepper, layered with a vibrant basil pesto and melted part-skim mozzarella. This colorful, satisfying sandwich delivers a delightful balance of fresh vegetables and melty cheese, all pressed between wholesome whole wheat bread for a nutritious, flavor-packed meal.
INGREDIENTS
2 slices Whole Wheat Bread (120g total)
1/2 cup roasted Zucchini (75g)
1/2 cup roasted Red Bell Pepper (75g)
1 tbsp Basil Pesto (16g)
2 oz Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese (56g)
1 oz Additional Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese (28g)
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Toss sliced zucchini and red bell pepper with a small drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and your favorite Italian herbs, then spread them on a baking sheet.
Roast the vegetables in the oven for 15-20 minutes until they are tender and lightly caramelized.
While the vegetables roast, lightly toast the whole wheat bread slices in a toaster or on a skillet.
Spread 1 tablespoon of basil pesto on one side of each toasted bread slice.
Layer the roasted vegetables evenly on one slice, followed by the 2 oz of part-skim mozzarella cheese.
Top with the additional 1 oz of mozzarella and close the sandwich with the other bread slice, pesto side down.
Press the assembled sandwich in a panini press or grill it on a skillet with a weighted spatula for 3-4 minutes per side until the cheese melts and the bread is crisp.
Remove, slice in half, and serve warm.