Roasted Red Pepper Panini

You only need a panini press to make this delicious vegetarian roasted red pepper panini recipe with roasted red peppers, mozzarella, spinach, and basil.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 223 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread
• 4 (1/2 inch) slices chopped stemmed chard (about 2 bunches)
• 4 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup baby spinach leaves
• 0.25 cup fresh basil
• 0.5 cup sliced roasted red bell peppers in water, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine basil, buttery spread, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor or blender; pulse until almost smooth.

Step 2

Spread 2 slices bread with buttery basil spread; top with spinach, roasted pepper, mozzarella, and remaining bread slices.

Step 3

To cook in a panini press: Preheat a panini press according to the manufacturer's instructions. Add sandwich; cook until golden and crisp, according to the manufacturer's instructions, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining sandwich.

Step 4

To cook in a skillet: Melt 1 tablespoon buttery spread in a skillet over medium heat; add sandwiches. Place a heat-proof plate on top of sandwiches; weigh down with a heavy heat-proof object. Cook sandwiches until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip sandwiches; weight with plate and object. Cook until golden and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.