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Spinach and Feta Panini – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Spinach and Feta Panini

Meet your new lunchtime hero: the Spinach and Feta Panini! This sandwich delivers gourmet flavor in under 10 minutes with layers of fresh spinach, juicy tomato, zesty red onion, and tangy feta cheese, all grilled to golden, melty perfection.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiche
Calories: 174
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups (120 g / 4.2 oz) fresh spinach
  • 8 slices whole wheat bread, or 4 whole wheat hoagie buns, or 2 whole wheat pitas
  • 1 medium tomato, cut into 8 slices
  • 1/8 teaspoon (0.75 g / 0.03 oz) salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon (0.25 g / 0.01 oz) ground black pepper
  • 1/8 cup (20 g / 0.71 oz) thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons (8 g / 0.28 oz) shredded fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup (56 g / 1.98 oz) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
  • Olive oil nonstick cooking spray
  • Make it Vegan: Simply substitute the feta cheese with your favorite crumbled feta-style vegan cheese.

Method
 

  1. Assemble the sandwiches. On four slices of bread, layer half the spinach, the tomato slices, salt, pepper, red onion, and fresh basil.
  2. Sprinkle evenly with feta cheese.
  3. Top with the remaining spinach and the other four slices of bread, pressing down firmly.
  4. Prepare your cooking surface. Lightly coat a sandwich press, indoor grill, or large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and preheat over medium heat.
  5. Grill the sandwiches in batches if needed. For a sandwich press, cook for 2-3 minutes until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted. For a skillet or grill pan, cook for 1-2 minutes per side, pressing down with a heavy pan or spatula, until toasted and the cheese is melted.
  6. Add a flavor boost by spreading a thin layer of pesto or hummus on the bread before adding the other .
  7. Don't be shy with the spinach! It wilts down significantly when cooked, so pack it in for extra nutrients and flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 10gFat: 5g

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