Dairy-Free Classic Panini Sandwich
Elevate your sandwich game with this Dairy-Free Classic Panini Sandwich, a plant-based twist on the iconic café favorite. Crafted with hearty sourdough bread, creamy vegan mozzarella, and vibrant layers of grilled eggplant, zucchini, roasted red bell peppers, and fresh spinach, this recipe delivers bold flavors in every bite. Tied together with a zesty vegan pesto and grilled to golden perfection, this panini is as satisfying as it is wholesome. Ideal for a quick lunch or a casual dinner, you’ll love how easy it is to prepare in just 25 minutes. Perfect for dairy-free and vegan diets, this sandwich proves you don’t need cheese to enjoy a cheesy indulgence. Serve warm for the ultimate comfort food experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces sourdough bread slices
- 4 tablespoons vegan pesto sauce
- 4 slices vegan mozzarella cheese
- 8 slices grilled eggplant
- 8 slices grilled zucchini
- 1 whole roasted red bell pepper
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a panini press or a grill pan over medium heat.
Brush the eggplant and zucchini slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grill the eggplant and zucchini slices for about 3 minutes on each side until they have nice grill marks and are tender.
Slice the roasted red bell pepper into strips.
Lay out two slices of sourdough bread on a clean surface, and spread 1 tablespoon of vegan pesto on each slice.
Layer a slice of vegan mozzarella cheese on each slice of bread.
Arrange 4 slices of grilled eggplant and 4 slices of grilled zucchini on top of the cheese.
Add slices of roasted red bell pepper and a handful of fresh spinach leaves.
Top with another slice of vegan mozzarella cheese and another tablespoon of vegan pesto on the remaining bread slices.
Close the sandwiches by placing the remaining bread slices on top, pesto side down.
Brush the outer sides of the sandwiches with the remaining olive oil.
Place the sandwiches on the panini press or grill pan. Cook for approximately 3-4 minutes per side or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is slightly melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the panini press or grill pan and let them cool for a minute before slicing each sandwich in half.
Serve warm and enjoy your dairy-free classic panini sandwiches!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1255 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.3 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3368 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.6 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.7 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 768 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2287 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
