Avocado Veggie Panini
A delicious vegetarian panini filled with fresh vegetables, creamy avocado spread, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- ¼ teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of bread sourdough, whole wheat, or your favorite type
- ½ cup sliced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
- ¼ cup sliced cucumbers
- A handful of fresh spinach leaves
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until smooth.
- Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the mashed avocado and mix well.
- Spread the avocado mixture evenly on two slices of bread.
- Layer the tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, spinach, and cheese (if using) on top of the avocado spread.
- Top with the remaining slices of bread.
- Preheat a panini press or skillet over medium heat.
- Grill the paninis for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat, cut in half, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a drizzle of olive oil or balsamic glaze to your panini.
If you don't have a panini press, you can use a skillet and press down on the sandwich with a spatula while it cooks.
Feel free to experiment with different vegetables and cheeses to create your own unique panini combinations.
If you don't have a panini press, you can use a skillet and press down on the sandwich with a spatula while it cooks.
Feel free to experiment with different vegetables and cheeses to create your own unique panini combinations.