10
Grilled Vegetable Panini
4 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 large focaccia bread, halved horizontally
1 large red pepper, quartered
1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced thin
1 tablespoon Italian dressing
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1 medium eggplant, sliced in 1/2-inch rounds
1/2 cup Fontina cheese, shredded
METHOD
1
Preheat Panini Maker.
2
Grill red pepper in Panini Maker for about 5 minutes, or until tender.
3
Put onion and eggplant in a bowl and cover with Italian dressing.
4
Grill eggplant slices in Panini Maker for 4 to 5 minutes. Repeat with
remaining eggplant and onion slices.
5
Spread bottom slice of focaccia bread with pesto sauce and top
with cooked peppers. Top with grilled eggplant and onion. Top with
shredded Fontina cheese. Cover with top slice of focaccia bread.
6
Place assembled sandwiches in Panini Maker and toast until cheese
melts, approximately 3 minutes.
Recipe courtesy Debra Murray, Wolfgang Puck HSN Guest Host
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Helpful Hints
•
Be sure to always wash the grill plates after each use to remove any
residue that may have accumulated.
•
Do not use sharp objects or attempt to cut food on top of the
grill plates.
•
Always preheat for 5 minutes before use. Have all ingredients in place
before cooking starts.
•
For best results, spread mayonnaise on both outer sides of panini
sandwiches before cooking. This will give darker, crustier grill marks
on the bread.
•
Remove cooked food from the Panini Maker with a plastic or wooden
spatula. Do not use metal utensils, as this may damage the nonstick
surface of the grill plates.
•
If additional sandwiches are desired, lower the lid to preserve the
heat while you prepare the additional sandwiches.
•
Let sandwiches cool slightly before eating. Cheese, especially,
becomes very hot. Soft or melted fillings will firm slightly.
Care and Cleaning
Other than the cleaning mentioned in this manual, no other servicing or
maintenance of this appliance is required. Repairs, if necessary must be
performed by an authorized service center.
Caution:
Do not immerse the appliance, cord or plug in water.
Before cleaning and when finished using your appliance, unplug power
cord from outlet and allow to cool completely. Wipe the inside and the
edges of the grilling plates with a clean, damp cloth. To remove stubborn
stains or food, use a nylon brush or other utensil safe for nonstick surfaces.
Do not use steel wool or scouring pads. Do not use abrasive cleansers.
Wipe the exterior with a clean, damp cloth. Dry all parts thoroughly
before using again or storing.
