Mediterranean Panini

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"Here is a wonderful panini, that is so fantastic, one that I eat all the time, I really enjoy it!! To use a panini maker, heat and place sandwiches on grill. Cook until bread is crisp and cheese is melted."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (500 ml) package frozen vegetables (Europe's Best Mediterranean Diced Delight)
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• salt and pepper
• 1 (500 ml) carton egg creations original liquid egg substitute, well shaken
• 16 slices whole wheat bread
• 1⁄2 cup pesto sauce (store bought or homemade)
• 16 slices mozzarella cheese (smoked or regular)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Sauté vegetables and garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, or until vegetables have softened. Drain vegetables before adding to egg mixture.
3. Combine liquid eggs and cooked vegetables in a medium bowl. Pour into prepared baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Cool. Cut into 8 slices.
4. Spread pesto on bread slices. Cover the bottom slice with a slice of cheese then with egg slice and another slice of cheese. Top with remaining bread, pesto slice down.
5. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brush 1 side of bread with olive oil. Arrange sandwiches oiled side down skillet. Brush top side with oil. Cook until golden brown and cheese has melted, pressing down occasionally with spatula, about 3 minutes.