Meatless Muffuletta Panini

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Elevate your sandwich game with this irresistible Meatless Muffuletta Panini, a vegetarian twist on a New Orleans classic. Featuring a zesty olive salad made with Kalamata and green olives, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, capers, and a splash of red wine vinegar, this recipe delivers bold Mediterranean flavors in every bite. Layered with gooey Provolone and Mozzarella cheese, fresh spinach, and grilled to golden perfection between slices of ciabatta bread, this panini offers a satisfying crunch and melty goodness. Perfect for a quick, flavor-packed lunch or dinner, this vegetarian panini can be prepared in just 25 minutes. Ideal for those craving a meatless yet hearty sandwich, it’s a delicious blend of vibrant ingredients and simple preparation techniques.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 1 loaf Ciabatta bread
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
• 0.5 cup Green olives, pitted and chopped
• 0.5 cup Roasted red peppers, diced
• 0.5 cup Artichoke hearts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Capers, drained
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 6 slices Provolone cheese, sliced
• 6 slices Mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves
• 2 tablespoons Butter, softened (optional, for grilling)

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Slice the ciabatta loaf horizontally to create a top and bottom half.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped Kalamata and green olives, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, capers, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano. Mix well to create the olive salad.

3. Spread an even layer of the olive salad on the cut side of the bottom half of the ciabatta bread.

4. Layer the Provolone and Mozzarella cheese slices evenly over the olive salad.

5. Top the cheese layers with fresh spinach leaves, then place the top half of the ciabatta bread over the layers to form a sandwich.

6. Cut the sandwich into four equal sections for easier handling.

7. Preheat a panini press or a grill pan over medium heat. If using a grill pan, weigh the sandwich down with a heavy skillet or grill press.

8. For extra crispness, spread a thin layer of softened butter on the outer sides of the bread before grilling (optional).

9. Grill each sandwich portion for 3-5 minutes until the bread is golden and crisp, and the cheese is melted.

10. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, and serve warm. Enjoy your Meatless Muffuletta Panini!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (306.6g)

Calories		699
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		40.5 g	52%
	Saturated Fat	16.6 g	83%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		63 mg	21%
Sodium		1767 mg	77%
Total Carbohydrate		62.8 g	23%
	Dietary Fiber	6.1 g	22%
	Total Sugars	4.3 g
Protein		24.8 g	50%
Vitamin D		0.3 mcg	1%
Calcium		481 mg	37%
Iron		4.3 mg	24%
Potassium		368 mg	8%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1454 cal (50.9%%)

Protein: 397 cal (13.9%%)

Carbs: 1005 cal (35.2%%)