Grilled Ratatouille Panini + Pesto Giveaway!

Dairy Free
Health score
24%
Grilled Ratatouille Panini + Pesto Giveaway!
50 min.
4
409kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch game with a deliciously vibrant Grilled Ratatouille Panini? This delightful sandwich is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients that come together in perfect harmony. Imagine biting into a crispy baguette filled with layers of grilled eggplant, zucchini, and sweet roasted red peppers, all enhanced by the aromatic notes of basil pesto. It’s a dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean flavors while being completely dairy-free!

Perfect for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner, this panini is a fantastic way to enjoy the bounty of summer vegetables. The combination of textures—from the crunchy exterior of the baguette to the tender, flavorful filling—will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Plus, with just 50 minutes of prep and cooking time, you can whip up this gourmet sandwich in no time!

Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or simply treating yourself to a delicious meal, this Grilled Ratatouille Panini is sure to impress. And don’t forget the pesto giveaway! It’s the perfect finishing touch that ties all the flavors together. So grab your grill and panini press, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup basil pesto homemade store-bought (either or )
  •  baguette french divided (or 4 demi-baguettes)
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup roasted peppers red
  • servings salt and pepper black freshly ground
  •  tomatoes sliced
  • ounces water-packed mozzarella cheese fresh drained sliced

Equipment

  • grill
  • panini press

Directions

  1. Preheat the panini grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Working in batches, place the vegetables on the grill, seasoned side down.
  3. Spread each grilled baguette half with pesto. On the bottom half, add eggplant, zucchini, onion, tomato, mozzarella and roasted red peppers. Close the sandwich with the top baguette half.You can either serve the panini immediately or, to allow the flavors to meld together more, wrap them up and refrigerate for a few hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories409kcal
Protein18.58%
Fat46.25%
Carbs35.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.44
Glycemic Load
21.27
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
17.836956438811%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.42mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:409.23kcal
20.46%
Fat:20.89g
32.14%
Saturated Fat:3.44g
21.52%
Carbohydrates:35.73g
11.91%
Net Carbohydrates:32.94g
11.98%
Sugar:5.54g
6.16%
Cholesterol:22.89mg
7.63%
Sodium:1043.08mg
45.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.88g
37.77%
Selenium:49.25µg
70.36%
Vitamin B3:8.92mg
44.62%
Vitamin B1:0.41mg
27.2%
Vitamin A:1261.12IU
25.22%
Vitamin B12:1.46µg
24.29%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.58%
Folate:81.18µg
20.3%
Iron:3.64mg
20.21%
Vitamin C:16.56mg
20.08%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.35%
Phosphorus:155.47mg
15.55%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.54%
Calcium:139.58mg
13.96%
Vitamin E:1.71mg
11.4%
Fiber:2.78g
11.13%
Vitamin K:11.22µg
10.69%
Potassium:349.99mg
10%
Magnesium:38.15mg
9.54%
Copper:0.16mg
8.16%
Zinc:1.01mg
6.7%
Vitamin D:0.68µg
4.54%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.83%