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Grilled Veggie Panini with Basil and Provolone

September 23, 2014 By Aubrie Cornelius

On the heels of my Pineapple Dole Whip Float post from last week, I decided to try my hand at another Disney spin-off.   This time, with a slightly healthier meal.  I had this Veggie Panini on our very first day in Disney World and it was amazing!  Being slightly health conscious, I am used to ordering “health” foods while traveling and having them taste awful (I’m looking at you Mr. “Veggie” Burger in MGM studios), so I was blown out of the water when I first tasted this!

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What made the sandwich so special were the grilled veggies combined with a slightly salted cheese and perfectly grilled bread.  I knew immediately that I had to recreate it for myself once we got home. And let me tell you, it was even better the second time around! IMG_1657

For my version, I used a hearty whole grain bread then added grilled zucchini, red peppers, mushrooms and fresh basil and topped it all off with provolone.  And, of course, made a side of sweet potato fries, because why not! Honestly, I make sweet potato fries at least once a week (I love bringing them to work with me), but I have to say, these were the best yet! Instead of my usual spice blend (a mixture of cumin, garlic, and paprika), I mixed it up by playing up their natural sweetness!

IMG_1655So don’t skimp on the fries! Your mouth (and family) will thank you later!

Disney World Inspired, Veggie Panini
 
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Prep time
2 hours
Cook time
30 mins
Total time
2 hours 30 mins
 
Author: The Blonde Chef
Recipe type: Lunch
Serves: 4
What You'll Need
  • 1 loaf of hearty bread (I used a whole grain)
  • 3 bell peppers quartered
  • 2 zucchini sliced into thin strips
  • 1 cup mushrooms diced
  • 6 basil leaves
  • 4 slices of provolone cheese
  • 3 sweet potatoes peeled and sliced into ½ inch spears
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 pat of butter
  • 1 tbs. corn starch
  • 2 tbs. olive oil
Instructions
  1. A few hours beforehand, slice the sweet potatoes and add them to a large bowl filled with cold water. Let them soak for at least 1 hour before proceeding.
  2. Pre-heat the oven to 375. In a gallon-sized ziploc bag, add the sliced sweet potato as well as the corn-starch and cinnamon. Shake the bag about 5-10 times or until the slices are well coated. Add the olive oil and shake, once again making sure all of the fries are coated. On a baking sheet (I coated mine in PAM ) spread the fries out evenly. Allow to bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Line another baking sheet with parchment paper, and add bell peppers, zucchini and mushrooms. Coat in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until tender.
  4. Using either a panini press, or a griddle pan over medium-high heat (as I did) add the pat of butter and allow to melt. Add your bread. In order to get "grill marks" (for those of you NOT using a panini press) press down on the bread using a spatula so that it gets a nice sear. Once the outside has been toasted, flip for only a few seconds and allow the other-side to "warm". Flip again (so the soft middle is facing up) and add 1 slice of cheese. Take your grilled veggies from the oven and stack them as you see fit! Serve with sweet potato fries!
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Welcome! My name is Aubrie, and I created this blog to share two of my passions; food and photography. On TBC you will find multi-cultural meals that are made to share! I enjoy creating dishes with a healthy twist, but I never skimp on dessert!I love to try new things, and I am not scared of a challenge! Read More…

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