We love making panini! We have a panini maker that we LOVE, but since it is summer we decided to try them on the grill. I put grilled zucchini, yellow squash, onions, roasted red pepper, artichokes, spinach, tomatoes, fresh basil and a balsamic glaze on mine. Josh loaded his with veggies, turkey, and cheese. I love customized sandwiches:)
The panini started out HUGE but we smashed them down to compact sandwiches full of flavor and goodness! I loved using the grill for our panini. Yes, they were delicious and nutritious, but the best part was eating outside in the summer sun!
Panini on the Grill
(Printable Recipe)
Whole Wheat Ciabatta Bread-we buy ours at a local bakery. You can use whatever crusty, hearty bread you like. We brushed our bread with balsamic vinegar and grilled it briefly before putting on our panini fillings.
Grilled Veggies-we used grilled zucchini, yellow squash, and onions. I brushed them with balsamic and grilled them on both sides for a couple of minutes.
I also added roasted red peppers, artichokes, fresh spinach leaves, sliced tomatoes, and fresh basil. Josh added turkey and cheese.
Place panini directly on grill. Use a heavy pan to press down the panini. Cook for a couple minutes. Flip sandwich and press again. Cook for another couple of minutes. It's that easy!
I love my panini maker too. Try adding some melted brie and balsamic vinaigrette. Sounds like lunch to me.
ReplyDeleteI really need a panini maker!!! I have an indoor grill, but not the thing that presses it down! So I stand there with a saute pan and press it down! It is not fun! hahah! The panini looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteOoh - panini on the grill sounds wonderful! I have a grill pan with a panini press that I like to use inside... but I like the outdoor grilling idea! So delicious with lots of veggies.
ReplyDeletemmmmmmmmmmmm looks fabulous girl :) I love veggies on the grill. Let me know if you end up trying those protein powders. I did try a bundle of samples first from WFs (or you can order the samples from the Jay Robb website
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks great! I will definitely have to try them with your combination of grilled veggies, it sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteMmmm, they sound great! I want a panini maker!
ReplyDeleteI so need to get a panini maker! This sounds incredible! Love all those veggies!
ReplyDeleteThese look really good, Maria. Your idea for making paninis to individual taste is a great idea.oneperfectbite
ReplyDeleteWe so plan on trying this too & I love that fact I won't have to clean the grill pan!
ReplyDeleteI have a panini maker which I got for Christmas last year and we use it a lot. It is great for quick, hot meals. I have used the grill and I like it because it adds a nice smoke flavor to the foodl. Your sandwich looks fantastic! I'd love a bite!
ReplyDeleteoh how I love a good veggie panini!
ReplyDeleteThat's a helluva handsome sandwich Marie...love the idea of grilled blasamic veggies. I'd love to try this soon. I find the idea of customised sandwiches entirely charming! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds and looks yummy! A wonderful idea! Healthy and tasty...
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Great idea to grill panini! I have to try this.
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful, balsamic goes so nicely with grilled veggies.
ReplyDeleteActually that's my thing about sandwiches-- they always seem to be too large for my mouth! I should totally get that top element of a panini press (or squish between cast iron pan). I love the bright colors-- red pepper always does it for me :) It just screams healthy!
ReplyDeleteGrilling Paninis is a terrific idea! I love all of the beautifully vibrant veggies in yours!
ReplyDeleteyumy! grilling makes them so good!
ReplyDeleteIt looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteThese sound delicious - perfect for eating outside!
ReplyDeleteYUM! They look wonderful. I'll have to try one this summer.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I've never made a panini on the grill. That sounds fun, and looks so delicious!
ReplyDeleteOh that looks so good! I need to try and make one....
ReplyDeleteVeryb good. Paninis are so tasty band fun to make!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a panini maker! Fortunately, I do have a grill so I'll have to try making paninis outside this summer. Yours look great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious and easy dinner!
ReplyDeletethat looks delicious! I am obsessed with Paninis!!!
ReplyDeleteThese sound great! I love all of the veggies you used.
ReplyDeleteI love paninis! I use a cast iron skillet to smush mine since i don't have a maker.
ReplyDeleteMmm you could come make lunch for me any time ;)
ReplyDeleteI think one of the reasons I love paninis so much is because you can pile so much on there and squish it down to a bite-able size! This looks incredible. I love veggie sandwiches!
ReplyDeleteNever thought to make sammies on the grill! Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeletei protest veggies.
ReplyDeleteand request the lemon blueberry cookies, please!
healthy and delicious!! i love this panini!! your photos are great you should send them on click event!
ReplyDeleteNow that I have a new grill I can make these! I have one of those squisher things too to make my sandwiches flat. Have a great day Maria!
ReplyDeleteSO delicious looking. I know I would love these so much!!!!!! I have yet to make paninis at home and I always want to when I come to visit here.
ReplyDeleteit was so kind of you to pause after just two bites and take pictures for us. :)
ReplyDeletegreat sammich!
I was thinking of making a mozzarella basil and tomato panini for lunch today! yum!!
ReplyDeleteI like all your paninis. This one looks especially good because of the thick, heary ciabatta bread!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE paninis and adore my panini maker, but I bet they are really wonderful on the grill! I definitely will be making these!
ReplyDeleteI love sandwiches on the grill. The texture it gives the bread and the flavor that permeates the sandwich is always unparalleled.
ReplyDeleteHi Maria,
ReplyDeleteYou know, I have one of those presses (I think it's for bacon?) and I am going to use it this weekend on the grill!
Thanks for the reminder!
Nice job smashing them down! I love all the ingredients you used!
ReplyDeleteI bet it tasted great on the grill. My hubby is on a panini kick right now, he's gonna be mad he didn't think of this first!
ReplyDeleteGreat call to put the panini on the grill! Must have added a nice depth of flavour to the crust!
ReplyDeleteDelicious idea, this is by far my favourite panino, with tons of veg!!!
Lovely blog, it's nice to meet you :)
Perfect summer time fare, that's for sure! Both sandwiches sound great, but yours, with all of those veggies sounds divine!
ReplyDeleteWow! Looks awesome! I wish I had a panini maker, or even just a grill, but I have neither. The grill marks looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteSandwiches are awesome. You can be SO creative with it!
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What a great idea - to use the grill for paninis. The veggies on the sandwich sound outstanding.
ReplyDeleteThat panini looks great. I'm allergic to bread so I can't eat panini, but I'll pass the idea on to my sister. She loves veggie sandwhiches.
ReplyDeleteI love paninis! These look like a perfect summer meal!
ReplyDeleteI especially like the artichoke in the sandwich!
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Love the thought of making them on the grill. Never thought of that! Perfect for camping too! :) You need to add a little cheese to yours too. It is a protein, right?
ReplyDeleteThe perfect vegetarian sandwich!! I love all the colours. :)
ReplyDeleteYummy! I love paninis as well. I need to give them a try on the grill.
ReplyDeleteI have a panini maker that I've never used before. Now I have a super yummy reason to try it! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have a panini maker that I've never used before. Now I have a super yummy reason to try it! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWaaa, I want a panini maker!
ReplyDeleteI know, I know, I can use my grill.
These look like perfect summer food!
WOW this looks definitely one very delicious veggie panini. It's lunchtime here and oh boy I could just take a bite of this right now soooo temptingly good mmmmm
ReplyDeleteI need to get a grill press so I can make these.
ReplyDeleteI love paninis especially if they come from the grill!
ReplyDeleteI don't have a panini maker but what you did is just fabulously creative!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat bakery do you go to? Always looking for great SLC bakeries! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow!! I LOVE sandwiches and that looks amazing!
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