Follow directions per the panini grill or press being used and try grilling these vegetarian panini sandwich filling combinations in panini bread, rolls, or bread product of choice (use butter or oil product on outside of bread to prevent sticking, per grill instructions).
Experiment with Condiments and Combinations and Have Fun Creating and Cooking Vegetarian Paninis
- To make the following ideas vegan, omit or substitute ingredients as desired and to taste
- Try various breads
- Experiment making paninis with favorite flavors and herbs
- Throw a panini grilling party (see link below) & set out all kinds of filling ideas
Vegetarian Panini Sandwich Filling Recipe Ideas
- Provolone cheese, fontina cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, pre-sautéed red onion and mushroom, fresh basil and chopped olives.
- Havarti cheese (terrific in panino), mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, fresh tomatoes, and pesto spread.
- Havarti-dill cheese, sliced onions, sliced tomatoes, sliced zucchini. If desired, try a sauce made with mayo, horseradish & mustard of choice. (Perhaps on Sourdough bread)
- Sliced firm tofu, sliced, zucchini slices, red bell pepper slices, Swiss cheese, fresh spinach or basil leaves. Use a hearty panini bread that can stand up to the moisture in the tofu.
- Plain hummus, baby spinach, grilled mushrooms, tomatoes, chopped onions, shredded aged cheddar cheese.
- Whole-wheat pita pocket, vegetarian refried beans, sliced roasted red pepper, sliced olives, mild salsa, sliced cheddar cheese. Mexican flavor!
- Sourdough bread, sliced zucchini, sliced yellow squash, sliced red bell pepper, provolone cheese, fresh basil leaves, mayonnaise. Drizzle of Italian dressing.
- Spread pesto sauce inside of a baguette. Add mozzarella cheese. Super easy and fast!
- Gorgonzola cheese, provolone cheese, sliced black olives, sliced green peppers, diced onion, fresh basil and Dijon mustard & mayonnaise spread.
- Whole-wheat pita pocket, shredded mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and mashed or sliced avocado.
- Mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, sliced black olives, sliced green peppers, and pre-sautéed mushrooms.
- Sautéed sliced onions (golden and slightly). Sautéed sliced mushrooms. Fill a pita with jack cheese, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
- For a great, fast breakfast (or lunch or dinner), fill panini with scrambled eggs and cheese. Add veggies, mild green chilies, salsa, or condiments of choice.
- Mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, sliced black olives, sliced green peppers, and pre-sautéed mushrooms (or pizza filling of choice – even pineapple).
Also see Tasty Panini Sandwich Recipe Ideas for more great recipes. Also of interest may be Panini Sandwich Party Recipe Ideas, A+ Yummy Breakfast Panini Recipes and for more good ideas, see the website Panini Sandwiches.
Delicious grilled panini sandwiches taste gourmet, yet are simple to make. It's easy to eat like royalty when paninis are on the menu. It is hard to go wrong with panini. They are flexible, adaptable, and tasty.
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