nutritional information

Per Sandwich:

  • Calories: 390
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Total Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 65 g
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg
  • Sodium: 528 mg
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
Vegan

Avocado-Spinach Panini

Avocado-Spinach Panini

Serves 4

30 minutes or fewer

Smoked sun-dried tomatoes give this sandwich a meaty taste and texture.
  • 2 avocados, halved and thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup julienned, smoked sun-dried tomatoes (1 oz.)
  • 2 Tbs. diced red onion
  • 2 cups lightly packed baby spinach
  • 4 4-oz. ciabatta rolls, split in half

1. Layer avocado slices, tomatoes, onion, and 1/2  cup spinach on each roll. Spray panini with cooking spray.

2. Coat skillet or grill pan with cooking spray, and heat over medium heat. Place panini in pan; weight with smaller-diameter saucepan weighted with 1 or 2 cans. Cook 2 minutes, remove weight, flip panini, replace weight, and cook 1 1/2  to 2 minutes more. (Or cook 4 minutes in panini maker.)

July/August 2011 p.36

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comments

This is fantastic. I absolutely loved this, my husband thought it was a little bland so I splashed some balsamic vinegar on and it made it even better. I will be making this again!!

Rebecca MacIvor - 2012-05-16 22:43:25

This sandwich was delicious!! My husband and I are new to vegetarian eating and we both loved every bit of this!

Kristi - 2012-04-30 14:57:31

I love this sandwich. It's quick to make and the flavors are delicious.

Serena DePhillis - 2012-04-26 16:22:48

I found this recipe the other day and was excited to try it because it seemed light and fresh. I was correct the fresh avocado and the spinach makes a great paring and the grilled ciabatta bread makes it a hearty sandwich. My husband was a bit skeptical because there wasn't any meat in the sandwich but he enjoyed it and said we could have it again.

Brooke Davidson - 2012-04-04 13:36:24

I got a panni grill last Christmas and was excited when I saw this recipe to use on my grill. The sandwich turned out wonderful and it is a quick meal to make. Have made them twice now in one month.

Tracey - 2011-12-02 23:17:14

Instead of cooking spray you can use a Mr. Mister which uses olive oil and air to make your own cooking spray without preservatives. Or use a pastry brush in canola oil to lightly coat the sandwich.

Chrissy - 2012-02-26 21:39:40