ROASTED VEGETABLE AND MOZZARELLA PANINI

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From Self.com, "David Burke, of David Burke at Bloomingdale's in New York City, created this savory sandwich that's simple to make and a money saver, too." Instead of using skillets (steps 6 and 7) I used my George Forman grill - worked like a charm! I'm sure you could use a panini press as well!

Provided by AnnieLynne

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 medium eggplant, cut lengthwise into 8 slices (1/4 inch each)
1 medium zucchini, cut into 8 slices (1/4 inch each)
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and quartered
8 slices ciabatta
1 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
8 large fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray; place vegetables in 1 layer on sheet.
  • Brush both sides of eggplant and zucchini with vinegar mixture. Spray all vegetables with cooking spray and place under broiler, 7 to 8 minutes, turning once and coating with cooking spray.
  • Lightly brush 4 bottom slices of ciabatta with remaining vinegar mixture; pile veggies, cheese and basil on each of the slices.
  • Close sandwiches; spray both sides with cooking spray.
  • Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add sandwiches. Place a second skillet on top of sandwiches and press down.
  • Cook 4 minutes, flipping once.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.7, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 299.1, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 5.3, Protein 2.3

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