Panini with Sauteed Spinach and Chickpea Spread
Elevate your sandwich game with this irresistible Panini with Sautéed Spinach and Chickpea Spread! Packed with plant-based goodness, this recipe combines a creamy, zesty chickpea spread with garlicky sautéed baby spinach, all layered between hearty whole-grain or ciabatta bread. Finished with gooey mozzarella and a perfectly golden crisp thanks to a grill pan or panini press, this quick and easy meal is ideal for lunch, dinner, or even a savory brunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vegetarian panini boasts a delightful balance of textures and flavors while offering a healthy twist with nutrient-rich ingredients. Satisfy your craving for grilled perfection and try this wholesome recipe today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 cups Baby spinach
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 slices Whole grain bread or ciabatta
- 4 slices Mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Butter or cooking spray (for grilling)
Instructions
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, 1 clove of minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set the chickpea spread aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining minced garlic (2 cloves) and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Remove from heat and set aside.
Preheat a grill pan or panini press to medium heat.
Spread the chickpea mixture evenly onto one side of each slice of bread.
On two slices of bread, layer the sautéed spinach and mozzarella cheese. Top with the remaining slices of bread, chickpea spread facing down, to form sandwiches.
Lightly butter the outside of each sandwich or spray with cooking spray. Place in the preheated grill pan or panini press.
Grill the panini for 3-5 minutes on each side (or according to your press’s instructions) until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Slice and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1587 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.1 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.9 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 3441 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.0 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 61.9 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 880 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 908 mg | 19% | |
*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.
