EGGPLANT, RED PEPPER, AND FONTINA PANINI WITH SPINACH SALAD
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Sandwich Cheese Dairy Pepper Vegetable Fourth of July Picnic Vegetarian Father's Day Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Eggplant Spinach Bell Pepper Family Reunion Poker/Game Night Grill Grill/Barbecue Party Fontina Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Brush panini press, panini pan, or grill rack with oil; heat press, pan, or barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush eggplant rounds and pepper strips with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Working in batches, grill eggplant until tender, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Working in batches, grill bell peppers until tender, turning occasionally and flattening with back of spatula for even cooking, about 6 minutes. Place 8 eggplant rounds and 8 bell pepper strips on rimmed baking sheet. Place remaining eggplant and peppers on work surface and slice thinly; reserve for salad.
- Place 4 bread slices on work surface. Divide half of Fontina cheese among bread slices; top each with 2 eggplant rounds, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon basil, and 1 teaspoon oregano. Top each with 2 bell pepper strips. Arrange remaining Fontina cheese atop peppers, then top with remaining bread slices, pressing to compact. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover with plastic and let stand at room temperature.
- Heat panini press, panini pan, or barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush press or pan with oil (if using barbecue, lightly brush bread slices with oil). Place sandwiches in press or pan or on grill; cover and cook until bread is golden and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, whisk 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and vinegar in large bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Add spinach, thinly sliced eggplant, and thinly sliced peppers; toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cut sandwiches in half. Serve with spinach salad.
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Brittney Narx
[email protected]This sandwich was delicious! The eggplant was roasted to perfection and the fontina cheese was melted and gooey. The spinach salad was a great addition and added a nice freshness to the sandwich. I would definitely make this again!
Arghyo Mandal
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised! The eggplant was delicious and the fontina cheese was melted and gooey. The spinach salad was a great addition and added a nice freshness to the sandwich. I would definite
Mehrob hossen
[email protected]I made this sandwich for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and the sandwich was very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
Zaid Jeena
[email protected]This is a great sandwich recipe! The eggplant is roasted to perfection and the fontina cheese is melted and gooey. The spinach salad is a great addition and adds a nice freshness to the sandwich.
Hammal Baloch
[email protected]I was looking for a new vegetarian sandwich recipe and this one definitely fit the bill! The flavors were all so well-balanced and the sandwich was very filling. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone.
Ifraah Yasein
[email protected]This sandwich was amazing! The eggplant was so flavorful and the fontina cheese melted perfectly. The spinach salad was also a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
james walsh
[email protected]I made this for lunch today and it was delicious! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the spinach salad was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
carzy Bay
[email protected]Wow, this sandwich was a complete hit with my family! The kids loved the gooey fontina cheese and the adults raved about the roasted red peppers. It's a keeper!
Eleonor Si
[email protected]This veggie panini was so tasty and a great way to use some of the extra produce from the garden. We'll definitely be adding this dish to our regular rotation.
Sharaf Jiffry
[email protected]This is the BEST sandwich recipe I have ever tried! The combination of flavors is amazing and the sandwich is so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.