Lunch In The Vineyard Recipe

Escape to Tuscany with this incredible panini! Crisp bread, creamy Gorgonzola, tangy artichoke hearts, and peppery escarole create a flavor explosion. Cook it on a skillet, griddle (even gluten-free!), or panini press – it's unbelievably delicious and ready in under 15 minutes. Recipe adapted from "Delizioso: Panini the Italian Way."

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Calories 420.6 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lunch In The Vineyard

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How to Make Lunch In The Vineyard

  1. Brush one side of each bread slice with 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil (evoo) mixed with 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.
  2. Season both sides of the bread lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Gently flatten 1 cup of artichoke hearts using the broad side of a knife.
  4. Assemble the panini: spread 2 ounces of gorgonzola cheese on one side of each bread slice. Layer 1/2 cup of escarole on top of the cheese. Evenly distribute the flattened artichoke hearts over the escarole.
  5. Top with the remaining bread slices, oiled-side up.
  6. Brush the outsides of the sandwiches with the remaining olive oil mixture.
  7. Cook in a skillet, panini press, or on a griddle over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

42g

Carbs

9g