PANINI WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS, SPINACH AND RED PEPPERS

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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

Deneth Shehan
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I can't wait to try this panini!


FAHAD PROSH
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This panini is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables.


Candice Moore
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I'm going to try making this panini with different types of bread.


JoAnn Novak
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This panini is a great party appetizer.


aidan cook
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this panini.


Nadnan Ram
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This panini is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shalnap Nangwang
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I made this panini with whole wheat bread and it was still delicious.


Zahid Nakima
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I added some grilled chicken to my panini and it was delicious!


samad afridi
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This panini is a great way to use up leftover roasted red peppers.


Mervis Mae Nkubo
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Perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Dennis Karanja
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I love this panini! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Pontsho Segwatlhe
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This panini is a great vegetarian option. It's packed with flavor and the sun-dried tomato pesto is a nice touch.


Frances Milroy
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Delicious and easy to make! I used fresh spinach and red peppers from my garden, and it turned out great. Will definitely make this again.


Samuel Hobe
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I made this panini for lunch and it was amazing! The bread was crispy and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


ARIF MAHSUD
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This panini was a delight! The combination of artichoke hearts, spinach, and red peppers was perfect, and the sun-dried tomato pesto added a delicious tang.