Zucchini panini recipe

Summer cooking made easy

Author: Recipe provided by Erin Wiedmar, clinical nutritionist, N Good Health

Published: July 7, 2017 | Updated: June 4, 2019

Summertime cooking should be easy and quick, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy the season outside of the kitchen. Serve up this sandwich made with a summer produce staple — zucchini.

Zucchini Panini

Makes 1 sandwich

2 slices whole grain or sprouted grain bread

1 slice sharp cheddar cheese

2 large vertical slices zucchini

1 teaspoon olive oil

Black pepper to taste

Nonstick cooking spray

In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the zucchini slices on each side until lightly browned. Set aside.

Spray a pan with nonstick spray to coat. Layer the zucchini, cheese and pepper on a slice of bread. Top with the other slice of bread. Spray the top of the sandwich with nonstick spray. Toast on each side until cheese is melted and bread is slightly browned.

Nutrition information (varies with bread choice)

330 calories, 16.2 g fat, 7.2 g saturated fat, 480 mg sodium, 32.5 g carbohydrates, 3.5 g fiber, 14.7 g protein

 

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