Grilled Zucchini, Crispy Prosciutto and Red Pepper Panini

Name: Grilled Zucchini, Crispy Prosciutto and Red Pepper Panini
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 79 milliliters Mezzetta Homemade Style Basil Pesto; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 0 teaspoons coarse salt; 2 Tbsps Mezzetta Extra Virgin Italian Olive Oil, divided; 1 French baguette, cut into 4 servings, or 4 mini baguettes; 227 grams Manchego cheese, thinly sliced; 85 grams sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 59 milliliters Mezzetta Deli-Sliced Roasted Bell Pepper Strips

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Grilled Zucchini, Crispy Prosciutto and Red Pepper Panini a try. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 23g of protein, 46g of fat, and a total of 645 calories. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. A mixture of baguette, pepper, mezzettan extra virgin olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 35 minutes.

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Frying Pan

Add the prosciutto strips and cook them, stirring occasionally, until they’re lightly browned and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Prosciutto

Transfer the prosciutto to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

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Prosciutto

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Paper Towels

Place the sliced zucchini into a large, resealable plastic bag.

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Zucchini

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Add in the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper. Seal the bag and roll the zucchini around inside until it’s well coated in the oil and seasonings.

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Salt And Pepper

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Heat the panini press to medium-high heat. If your panini press comes with a removable drip tray, make sure it is in place.Arrange the zucchini slices on the grill and close the lid. Grill the zucchini until it’s tender and grill marks appear, 4 to 6 minutes.For each sandwich: Slice off the domed top of a baguette portion to create a flat grilling surface. Split the baguette to create top and bottom halves.

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Baguette

Zucchini

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Grill

Spread a few teaspoons of pesto inside each baguette half. On the bottom baguette half, layer a little bit of cheese, zucchini slices, roasted peppers, a handful of crispy prosciutto and more cheese. Close the sandwich with the top baguette half.Grill two panini at a time, with the lid closed, until the cheese is melted and the baguettes are toasted, 4 to 5 minutes.

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Prosciutto

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