**Meatless Muffaletta Panini: A Hearty and Flavorful Plant-Based Sandwich**
Indulge in the delightful flavors of New Orleans with our meatless muffaletta panini. This sandwich is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring grilled marinated eggplant and artichoke hearts as the stars of the show. The marinated eggplant provides a tender and smoky base, while the artichoke hearts add a briny and nutty flavor. Topped with a zesty olive tapenade, creamy vegan mozzarella cheese, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this panini is a hearty and satisfying meal that caters to vegan and vegetarian preferences. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this unique and flavorful sandwich.
MEATLESS MUFFULETTA PANINI
You can have your muffaletta without all the meat, but with all the flavor! Adapted from Rachael Ray's 30 Minute Meals! Feel free to add more if you like. Perhaps some marinated mushrooms, pepperoncini, veggie bacon, other cheeses, tomato slices, etc.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat griddle or grill to medium-high heat.
- Place olives and pickled veggies(not roasted red pepper!) in food processor and pulse chop into a relish.
- Divide the relish among 4 sandwich bottoms and top with a single slice of cheese, sliced artichokes and peppers then add another slice of provolone to each sandwich and press tops in place.
- Place sandwiches on grill or frying pan on medium heat and press with heavy skillet weighted down with another heavy skillet or a few heavy cans. Press a few minutes on each side till lightly browned, remove, split and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.2, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 938.4, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 16.1
REAL N'AWLINS MUFFULETTA
These gigantic sandwiches were invented a century ago at Sicilian Deli here in New Orleans. The spicy, tangy olive salad is what really sets this meat and cheese sandwich apart. A genuine muffuletta should be made on oven-fresh Italian bread topped with sesame seeds. Be sure and use the highest-quality ingredients available; it really makes a difference! Since you're going to all the trouble of making the olive salad, consider doubling the recipe so you'll have some extra waiting around for when you get another muffuletta craving -- it keeps for at least a month! Note: Use round bread loaves for real muffuletta.
Provided by jenn
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Heroes, Hoagies and Subs Recipes
Time P1DT40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- To Make Olive Salad: In a medium bowl, combine the green olives, kalamata olives, garlic, cauliflower, capers, celery, carrot, pepperoncini, cocktail onions, celery seed, oregano, basil, black pepper, vinegar, olive oil and canola oil. Mix together and transfer mixture into a glass jar (or other nonreactive container). If needed, pour in more oil to cover. Cover jar or container and refrigerate at least overnight.
- To Make Sandwiches: Cut loaves of bread in half horizontally; hollow out some of the excess bread to make room for filling. Spread each piece of bread with equal amounts olive salad, including oil. Layer 'bottom half' of each loaf with 1/2 of the salami, ham, mortadella, mozzarella and Provolone. Replace 'top half' on each loaf and cut sandwich into quarters.
- Serve immediately, or wrap tightly and refrigerate for a few hours; this will allow for the flavors to mingle and the olive salad to soak into the bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 987.3 calories, Carbohydrate 63.2 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 62.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 19.3 g, Sodium 3464.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
MUFFULETTA PANINI
A delicious, grilled version of the classic New Orleans sandwich. If you can't find prepared olive salad then try to use a chunky style olive tapenade.
Provided by PulpSeattle
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brush both sides of bread lightly with butter.
- Layer 4 slices cheese over four of the slices of bread.
- Top with olive salad, ham, mortadella, salami, remaining cheese and bread.
- Cook sandwiches in a preheated panini press until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Note: Sandwiches may be cooked in a preheated ridged grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Place a heavy skillet on top of sandwiches to flatten; cook 3 minutes. Turn; replace skillet and continue to cook 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 838.5, Fat 55.4, SaturatedFat 28.2, Cholesterol 154.5, Sodium 2844, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.8, Protein 52.4
Tips:
- Choose a variety of vegetables: Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to your Meatless Muffaletta Panini. Some good options include roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives.
- Slice the vegetables thinly: Slice the vegetables thinly so that they cook evenly. This will also help them to fit better into the sandwich.
- Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is an important ingredient in this recipe, so be sure to use a good quality oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the best option.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: The vegetables should be cooked until they are tender, but not mushy. Overcooking will make them lose their flavor and texture.
- Assemble the sandwich carefully: Be careful not to overstuff the sandwich, or it will be difficult to eat. Layer the ingredients in the order specified in the recipe.
Conclusion:
The Meatless Muffaletta Panini is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and texture, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a meatless meal, give this recipe a try!
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