Grilled Veggie Panini

recipe

• Step 1
  Rinse & trim the zucchini ends. Slice lengthwise into thin slabs.
• Step 2
  Trim the eggplant stem. Thinly slice into rounds.
• Step 3
  Thinly slice fresh mozzarella into rounds.
• Step 4
  Heat a drizzle of oil on a grill pan over medium-high heat (a fry pan will work too). Add eggplant to the pan. Season with salt & pepper if desired. Grill 2-3 min per side. Transfer to a plate.
• Step 5
  Repeat with the zucchini. Season with salt & pepper. Grill 2-3 min per side. Transfer to a plate.
• Step 6
  Spread pesto evenly on both halves of bread. On one half of the bread, layer on fresh mozzarella, zucchini, roasted red peppers & eggplant. Top with the other half of bread.
• Step 7
  Heat another drizzle of oil on the grill pan over medium heat. Add the sandwich. Press down with a spatula 3-4 min per side, until the cheese is melty & bread is crisp. Transfer to a cutting board or plate.
• Step 8
  Slice the sandwich in half. Serve hot & enjoy!