GREENS AND MUSHROOM PANINI

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For these greens-packed panini, try to find a bag of washed, stemmed greens. If you blanch your greens after bringing them home from the market, you can make the panini in no time.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield Makes two panini

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound stemmed and washed sturdy greens, like kale, chard, turnip greens or mustard greens
1 medium-size portobello mushroom (for stuffing), sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced (to taste)
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 ounces Gruyère or a mixture of Gruyère and Parmesan, sliced very thin or grated (about 1/3 cup)
4 slices whole grain bread

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water in the pot comes to a boil, salt generously and add the greens. Bring the water back to a boil, and boil for two to three minutes, depending on the sturdiness of the greens. Transfer to the ice water to cool for a few minutes, and then drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely.
  • Preheat a panini grill. Brush both sides of the mushroom slices with olive oil, and grill for one to two minutes. Season if desired. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds, and stir in the greens. Toss to coat with oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
  • Sprinkle half the cheese over two of the bread slices, and top the cheese with a few mushroom slices. Next, pile half the greens on top, and press them down with the back of a spoon. Top the greens with the remaining cheese, and cover with the remaining bread. Brush the outside of the sandwich with a little olive oil. Place in the panini maker, and grill for three to five minutes until the cheese has melted and the bread is toasty.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 429, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 586 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Arjun Mc
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This panini is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. The ingredients are high-quality and the flavor is amazing.


Asad Bilal
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I made this panini for my husband and he loved it! He said it was the best panini he's ever had.


Atika aqtika
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This panini is a great way to get your kids to eat their greens.


Mubeen Atiq
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I love that this recipe is healthy and delicious. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Muhammad Shakeel Shareef Khokher
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This panini is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day.


Forhad bin Rayhan
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I'm not usually a fan of paninis, but this one is an exception. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Kuhle Lolwethu
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This panini is a must-try for anyone who loves mushrooms.


Aisling Boyhan
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves paninis or is looking for a new and delicious lunch or dinner option.


Nathan Adam
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This panini is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make it.


Waleed Jh
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I've never been a big fan of greens, but this panini changed my mind. The greens were cooked perfectly and they were so flavorful.


KIMMIE Redwine
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover greens and mushrooms.


SK JUNAEID
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I made this panini for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Staatr
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This panini is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It's also great for packing in a lunch box.


Komal Karishma Kumar
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of greens or mushrooms that you like.


Amna Asghar
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This panini is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, cheesy, and satisfying.


Ammar Ashraf
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The greens and mushrooms were perfectly cooked and the cheese was melted and gooey.


Elahi New
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Q Jones
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I made this panini for lunch today and it was so good! The flavors were perfect and the bread was crispy and buttery.


Efe Patrick
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This panini was a delightful symphony of flavors! The combination of earthy greens, savory mushrooms, and creamy cheese was simply divine.