Roasted Red Pepper Panini

Recipesfull introduces to you: Sandwich Recipes. (Roasted Red Pepper Panini). No need for takeout when you can make our delicious Roasted Red Pepper Panini right at home. Country Crock® Spread, basil, and garlic make a creamy pesto that gives this sandwich so much fabulous flavor. We love the combination of spinach, roasted red pepper, and mozzarella, but feel free to experiment with your favorite ingredients.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 8 mins

Total: 18 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 panini

Roasted Red Pepper Panini

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread

¼ cup fresh basil

2 cloves garlic

4 (1/2 inch) slices baguette

½ cup baby spinach leaves

½ cup sliced roasted red bell peppers in water

drained

4 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese

Beef and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwiches

Lunch

Directions

Step 1

Process Country Crock® Spread basil and garlic in food processor or blender until almost smooth.

Step 2

Spread 2 slices bread with basil butter. Top with spinach roasted pepper mozzarella and remaining bread slices.

Step 3

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

Step 4

To cook in skillet: Melt 1 tablespoon Country Crock® Spread over medium heat in skillet and add sandwiches to skillet. Place a heatproof plate on top of sandwiches and weigh down with heavy heat-proof object. Cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes or until golden. Turn sandwiches over and weigh down with plate. Cook 3 minutes or until golden and cheese is melted.

Nutritional Information

Roasted Red Pepper Panini

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 223.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.3g 35%

Carbohydrates: 16.5g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 5%

Sugars: 2.7g

Fat: 9.8g 15%

Saturated Fat: 5.9g 30%

Cholesterol: 36.3mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 3472.2IU 69%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.5mg 35%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 33.7mg 56%

Folate: 51.3mcg 13%

Calcium: 479.5mg 48%

Iron: 1.5mg 9%

Magnesium: 28.4mg 10%

Potassium: 141.2mg 4%

Sodium: 674.6mg 27%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 87.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.