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Grilled veggie and herbed-goat cheese paninis

10

Points®

Total time: 42 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 12 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy

This summery sandwich would be a great addition to any picnic basket. It’s equally delicious served warm, room temperature or chilled.

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Ingredients

Red bell pepper

1 large

Zucchini

2 small

Eggplant

1 medium

Olive oil cooking spray

4 spray(s)

Kosher salt

1 tsp(s)

Fresh oregano

1 tbsp(s)

Minced garlic

1 tbsp(s)

Fresh lemon juice

1 tsp(s)

Semisoft goat cheese

¾ cup(s)

Chives

4 tsp(s)

Lemon zest

1 tsp(s)

Reduced-calorie bread

8 slice(s)

Instructions

1

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

2

Lightly coat both sides of vegetables with cooking spray; season with salt. Grill vegetables until tender and grill marks are evident, turning once, about 4 minutes for eggplant and 5 to 6 minutes for peppers and zucchini; remove from grill and toss with 2 teaspoons oregano, 2 teaspoons garlic and lemon juice. (Vegetables can be made ahead and stored, covered in refrigerator, up to 3 days before use).

3

In a small bowl, combine goat cheese, chives, remaining 1 teaspoon oregano, remaining 1 teaspoon garlic and zest. (Cheese spread can be made ahead and stored, covered in refrigerator, up to 1 day before use).

4

When ready to cook, bring cheese mixture to room temperature; spread 1 1/2 tablespoons on each slice of bread. Top 4 slices of bread each with 2 slices eggplant, 1 slice pepper and 2 slices zucchini; top with a second slice of bread, goat cheese-side down.

5

Coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Grill sandwiches pressing down lightly, until bread is toasted and goat cheese melts, about 2 to 3 minutes per side (or use a panini press). Yields 1 sandwich per serving.

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