Best 10 Monterey Artichoke Panini Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with the Monterey Artichoke Panini, a delectable sandwich that tantalizes taste buds with every bite. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind crafting this delectable treat. Discover the perfect balance of crisp bread, creamy artichoke hearts, savory cheese, and tangy sauce that comes together in perfect harmony. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will empower you to recreate this culinary masterpiece in the comfort of your home.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

MONTEREY ARTICHOKE PANINI



Monterey Artichoke Panini image

Looking for a new sandwich idea? This wonderful combination of cheese, artichokes, spinach and tomatoes feels fresh and special. -Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices sourdough or multigrain bread
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese (3/4 ounce each)
1/2 cup water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and halved
1/2 cup fresh baby spinach
4 slices tomato
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

  • Top two slices of bread with a slice of cheese each; layer each with 1/4 cup artichokes, 1/4 cup spinach, two tomato slices and remaining cheese. Top with remaining bread. Spread butter over outside of sandwiches. , Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 855mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

ARTICHOKE MANHATTAN



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 5m

Yield 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ounces rye whiskey
1/2 ounce artichoke liqueur, such as Cynar
1/2 ounce sweet vermouth, such as Carpano Antica
1 petal fennel
1 strip orange zest

Steps:

  • To a cocktail glass filled with ice, add the rye, artichoke liqueur and sweet vermouth. Stir for 30 seconds to chill. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with the fennel petal and orange zest.

MONTEREY CHICKEN



Monterey Chicken image

As colorful as spring itself, Crystal Heese's tender and tasty chicken entree is sure to become a popular supper standby. "It's been my husband's favorite meal since before we were married," she writes from Quitman, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons barbecue sauce
2 cooked bacon strips
1/4 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1 teaspoon minced chives

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. , Top each with barbecue sauce, bacon and cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with tomato and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 658mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKE PANINI



Chicken and Artichoke Panini image

An inspired Panini with slices of chicken breast, marinated artichokes and cream cheese spread. Grill until the bread is toasted.

Provided by Inspired Taste

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 slices bread
1/2 cup cream cheese spread (from 8-oz container)
2 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into slices
1/2 cup Progresso™ marinated artichoke hearts (from 6-oz jar), drained, quartered
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat closed contact grill or panini maker for 5 minutes.
  • On each slice of bread, spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese. On cream cheese side of 4 bread slices, layer chicken, artichokes and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Top with remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down.
  • Place sandwiches on grill. Close grill; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until bread is toasted.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

PANINI WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS, SPINACH AND RED PEPPERS



Panini With Artichoke Hearts, Spinach and Red Peppers image

Here's a great way to pack a lot of nutrients into a sandwich. If you use frozen artichoke hearts, the panini are quickly assembled.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces (1 bag) baby spinach
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
12 ounces frozen or fresh cooked artichoke hearts, sliced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Salt, preferably kosher salt
freshly ground pepper
1 large or 2 smaller roasted sweet red peppers, sliced
1/4 pound fontina or Gruyère, thinly sliced or grated
8 slices whole grain country bread

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Add the spinach to the boiling water and blanch for 10 to 20 seconds. Transfer to the ice water to cool for a few minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds, and stir in the artichoke hearts. Stir for a few minutes, until the artichoke hearts are beginning to color, and add the thyme leaves and the spinach. Toss together and season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
  • Preheat a panini grill. Top four of the bread slices with the artichoke hearts and spinach. Add strips of roasted pepper, then cheese. Top with the remaining bread and press together. Brush the outside of the bread (top and bottom slices) with olive oil. Place in the panini maker and grill for four to five minutes, until the cheese has melted and the bread is toasty. Slice in half and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 414, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 636 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MONTANA PANINI



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What is it? It's a grilled BCT (bacon, cheese and tomato) with a bonus of turkey on sourdough and a special avocado dressing.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup ranch dressing
1 small avocado, pitted, peeled and mashed
12 slices sourdough bread, 1/2 inch thick
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
3/4 lb thinly sliced cooked turkey (from deli)
12 slices turkey bacon, crisply cooked and broken in half
1 large tomato , sliced
6 slices (1 oz each) Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix ranch dressing and avocado.
  • Spread 1 side of each bread slice with butter. On work surface, place 6 bread slices butter sides down; top with turkey, bacon, tomato, cheese and dressing mixture. Top with remaining bread slices, butter sides up.
  • In 12-inch skillet, place sandwiches. Cover and cook over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until bread is crisp and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 1660 mg

ARTICHOKE AND TUNA PANINI WITH GARBANZO BEAN SPREAD



Artichoke and Tuna Panini with Garbanzo Bean Spread image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (15 1/2-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup fresh mint
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup pitted black olives, finely chopped
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 (5 1/2-ounce) cans Italian tuna in olive oil, drained (recommended: Flot)
1 (13 3/4-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
8 mini baguettes, sliced in 1/2 lengthwise
2 cups arugula
Special equipment: Brown parchment paper for wrapping the sandwiches

Steps:

  • To make the Garbanzo Bean Spread: Combine all the ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  • To make the Panini: Combine the black olives, olive oil, salt, pepper, tuna, and artichokes in a bowl.
  • Lay out the sliced baguettes. Spread the Garbanzo Bean Spread on both halves of the baguettes. Spoon the tuna mixture over the bean spread. Top with the arugula and close the sandwich. Wrap 1 end of the sandwich in parchment paper to make it easier to eat. Place the sandwiches on a platter and serve.

ROASTED RED PEPPER AND ARTICHOKE PANINI



Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Panini image

this is a tasty, quick vegetarian meal. i often use other spreads in place of pesto- i especially love trader joes eggplant garlic one! any good melting cheese will work but the best i have used are monterey jack, havarti, munster and mozzarella- mild white cheeses seem to be a good fit.

Provided by newmama

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 panini, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ciabatta roll
2 tablespoons pesto sauce
1 -2 ounce monterey jack cheese (or other)
3 marinated artichoke hearts
1 roasted red pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • spread half of the pesto on one piece of ciabatta and the other half on the other piece.
  • top with cheese, chopped artichoke hearts and 1 layer of roasted red pepper (i use trader joes jarred, they are wonderful!).
  • brush the outside of the roll on the top and bottom with olive oil and grill on panini press (you can just bake if you dont have one) until crispy and melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.9, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 503.2, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 19.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 19.9

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.

PANERA BREAD'S TURKEY ARTICHOKE PANINI



Panera Bread's Turkey Artichoke Panini image

This is my favorite sandwich at Panera so I was happy to find the recipe and share! It's a terrific way to use up leftover spinach artichoke dip, or an excuse to make some up...try Recipe#277769 or Recipe#243807 to cut out some of the fat.

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 turkey artichoke paninis, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf pesto focaccia bread
8 ounces freshly sliced turkey
4 ounces spinach artichoke spread (Available at your local grocer)
2 ounces asiago cheese (asiago parmesan blend)
1 small red onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 -2 tomatoes, sliced (6-8 slices)
1 pinch salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat panini grill to medium temperature. In a medium sauce pan, sauté diced red onion in olive oil until transparent. Add balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Slice the loaf of pesto focaccia into two semi-circles, and halve each semi-circle. Layer the turkey onto the bottom halves of the focaccia bread, and spread spinach artichoke mix over turkey. Layer sautéed onions, asiago/parmesan blend and tomato slices. Close face of panini with the top halves of focaccia bread.
  • Add panini to preheated grill and press lightly. Grill 5 minutes on medium or until the cheese begins to melt and there are grill marks on the focaccia bread.
  • Serve hot with chips or your favorite soup!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.1, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 39.2, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 12

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and tender artichokes: Look for artichokes with tightly closed leaves and a vibrant green color. Avoid artichokes with brown spots or wilted leaves.
  • Trim the artichokes properly: Cut off the stem and about 1 inch of the artichoke's tip. Then, use a sharp knife to remove the tough outer leaves, exposing the tender inner leaves.
  • Cook the artichokes until tender: You can boil, steam, or roast the artichokes. Whichever method you choose, cook the artichokes until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: This recipe calls for mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, but you can also use other types of cheeses, such as provolone, cheddar, or fontina.
  • Grill the panini until golden brown: Paninis are best when they are grilled until the bread is golden brown and crispy. This will help to hold the sandwich together and prevent the ingredients from falling out.

Conclusion:

The key to a great artichoke panini is to use fresh, tender artichokes and to cook them until they are tender. You can also experiment with different types of cheeses and fillings to create your own unique panini. This recipe is a great way to enjoy artichokes as a main course or as a side dish.

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