Summer Paninis with Bell Peppers and Zucchini
with pineapple spears

Name: Summer Paninis with Bell Peppers and Zucchini
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 Bell peppers, red, sliced; 12 oz Zucchini, sliced at a bias; 4 Tbsp Butter; 8 slices Bread, sandwich; 2 tsp Mustard; 2 tsp Mayonnaise; 4 slices Cheese, Swiss; 1 lb Pineapple, fresh, sliced into spears

Active: 35 min Total: 35 min

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

Summer Paninis with Bell Peppers and Zucchini

Use the late summer surplus of vegetables to make these paninis - pressed grilled cheese sandwiches.
Smarts: We like bell peppers and zucchini in these sandwiches, but just about any summer vegetable will work.

Proteins

Cheese

Cuisines

Caribbean

Ingredients

Metric

Servings:

Summer Paninis with Bell Peppers:

Bell peppers, red - 2 , sliced
Zucchini - 12 oz , sliced at a bias
Butter - 4 Tbsp
Bread, sandwich - 8 slices
Mustard - 2 tsp
Mayonnaise - 2 tsp
Cheese, Swiss - 4 slices

Pineapple Spears:

Pineapple, fresh - 1 lb , sliced into spears

Prep

Bell peppers - Slice bell peppers. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Zucchini / Pineapple - Prep as directed. Store separately. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)

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Make

Heat a large grill pan or skillet with some oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and zucchini slices to heated oil. Cook vegetables on both sides until very tender, 5 to 7 minutes total. Season with some salt as they cook.
While vegetables cook, spread butter on one side of all the slices of bread. Lay out half the bread buttered-side down. Top with mustard and mayonnaise, cheese, bell peppers, zucchini and remaining bread buttered-side up. Continue until all sandwiches are assembled.
Return grill pan or skillet to stovetop over medium heat. Place sandwiches onto heated surface (as many as can fit) and press down throughout the grilling process with a spatula. (You can also place a heavy skillet or Dutch oven on top to press the sandwiches down like with a panini press!) Flip sandwiches once the first side is golden, ~ 3 to 4 minutes and continue cooking until cheese is melted.
Slice paninis in half and serve with pineapple spears on the side. Enjoy!

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