ARTICHOKE AND EGGPLANT PANINI

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Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Sandwich     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Lunch     Artichoke     Eggplant     Spring     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Fontina     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (6 1/2-ounces) jar marinated artichokes, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 small garlic clove
1 (3/4-pound) eggplant
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 (1-pound) round loaf Italian bread, 8 (1/3-inch-thick) slices cut from middle
1/4 pound Fontina (preferably Italian), thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat; see grilling procedure .
  • Pulse artichokes, mayonnaise, capers, and garlic in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
  • Trim off a thin slice from 2 opposite long sides of eggplant, then cut eggplant lengthwise into 4 (1/3-inch-thick) slices. Brush both sides of slices with 2 tablespoons oil (total) and season with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  • Grill eggplant slices, covered, turning once and brushing grilled sides with 1 tablespoon oil (total), until golden-brown and tender, about 4 minutes, then transfer to a tray.
  • Brush both sides of bread with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and grill, covered, without turning, until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes.
  • Top each of 4 bread slices, grilled sides up, with cheese and an eggplant slice. Spread artichoke mixture on remaining 4 bread slices, grilled sides up, then assemble sandwiches.
  • Put sandwiches on grill and press down with a metal spatula, then grill, turning once, until heated through and grill marks appear, about 4 minutes total.

N Huda
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This panini was delicious! The eggplant and artichoke hearts were cooked perfectly and the pesto was flavorful. The bread was toasted just right. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


MUHAMMAD RASHID Bashir
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This panini was amazing! The combination of eggplant, artichoke hearts, and pesto was perfect. The bread was crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Atif Kashif
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I followed the recipe exactly and the panini turned out perfectly. The eggplant was crispy and the artichoke hearts were tender. The pesto was delicious and added a nice flavor to the sandwich. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Afghan01 Afgham01
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This panini was a bit too greasy for my taste. The eggplant was soggy and the cheese was overpowering. The pesto was good, but it couldn't save the dish.


john taylor
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this panini was surprisingly good! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the artichoke hearts added a nice briny touch. The pesto was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hood Native
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This panini was easy to make and turned out great! The eggplant and artichoke hearts were cooked perfectly and the pesto was delicious. The bread was crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


narayan pachabhaiya
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I made this panini for lunch today and it was delicious! The eggplant and artichoke hearts were tender and flavorful, and the pesto added a nice zing. The bread was crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Shaun Vic Nicholson
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This panini was delicious! The eggplant and artichoke hearts were cooked perfectly and the pesto was flavorful. The bread was toasted just right. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sharon Kaulf
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This panini was amazing! The combination of eggplant, artichoke hearts, and pesto was perfect. The bread was crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Robert Lewandowski
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I followed the recipe exactly and the panini turned out perfectly. The eggplant was crispy and the artichoke hearts were tender. The pesto was delicious and added a nice flavor to the sandwich. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


sebatian kubiak
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I made this panini for a picnic and it was a hit! The flavors were all there and the bread was perfectly toasted. I'll definitely be making this again.


Alem Teklu
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This recipe was easy to follow and the panini turned out great! I used fresh artichoke hearts and sundried tomatoes, and the pesto was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


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This panini was a bit too greasy for my taste. The eggplant was soggy and the cheese was overpowering. The pesto was good, but it couldn't save the dish.


LIZ IGOKI
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this panini changed my mind. The eggplant was perfectly cooked - tender and flavorful. The artichoke hearts added a nice briny touch. The pesto was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nicolas Anderson
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This panini was a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. The crispy eggplant and tangy artichoke hearts complemented each other perfectly, while the melted cheese added a gooey richness. The sun-dried tomato pesto added a pop of fresh flavor. It