ZUCCHINI & ASIAGO CHEESE PANINI RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Zucchini & Asiago Cheese Panini Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by ladygourmet

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the Cannellini Spread:
2 zucchini - sliced lengthwise
1 red onion - sliced
Asiago cheese - sliced
2 vine ripe tomatoes - sliced
Fresh basil leaves
Dashes of salt and black pepper
2 - 3 tbs. olive oil
Chiabata bread
19 oz. can cannellini beans - drained and rinsed
2 sun dried tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
3 cloves of garlic - roasted
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
3 - 4 tbs. olive oil

Steps:

Heat a large frying pan with the olive oil and add the sliced zucchini and onion. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper and fry until slightly golden. For the Cannellini Spread: Combine all of the ingredients called for spread in a food processor and process until creamy. This spread may be used as a dip or a spread. Build Your Panini: Place the zucchini on one slice of the bread, followed by the onions, tomato slices, fresh basil and the sliced cheese. Spread the cannelli spread on the other slice of bread and close the panini. Place on a panini grill and grill until slightly golden. The panini sandwich may also be achieved by placing on a griddle with a heavy pan on top of it; grill until the cheese is melted; then flip and grill on the other side.