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Zucchini, Mozz & Sun-Dried Tomato Panini
Zucchini, Mozz & Sun-Dried Tomato Panini

Zucchini, Mozz & Sun-Dried Tomato Panini

with Herb Sauce & Italian-Seasoned Sweet Potato Wedges

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on December 14, 2021

Somewhere along the line, sandwiches were deemed “lunch food only.” We’re here to call that bad advertising. Sandwiches (better yet, panini) could not be more dinner-worthy. Our chefs have reclaimed the handheld meal and now present it to you in its most hearty, delicious, and satisfying form. Sautéed zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, melty mozz, and creamy herb sauce are layered between ciabatta bread and pan-pressed to crispy, golden perfection. On the side, there’s roasted sweet potato wedges (you know, for good measure). Step aside, lunch police!

Tags:
Veggie
Allergens:
Soy
Wheat
Eggs
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time30 minutes
Prep Time10 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit

Sweet Potatoes

1 tablespoon

Italian Seasoning

1 unit

Zucchini

2 unit

Ciabatta Roll

(Contains: Soy, Wheat)

1 unit

Green Herb Blend

1.5 ounce

Sun-Dried Tomatoes

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

4 tablespoon

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Eggs)

2 tablespoon

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

½ cup

Mozzarella Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

4 teaspoon

Cooking Oil

1 teaspoon

Olive Oil

Salt

Pepper

Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Calories820 kcal
Fat47 g
Saturated Fat12 g
Carbohydrate85 g
Sugar16 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein18 g
Cholesterol55 mg
Sodium1510 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Baking Sheet
Large Pan
Medium Bowl
Small Bowl

Instructions

Roast Sweet Potato
1

• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Cut sweet potato into ½-inch-thick wedges. Toss on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, ½ tsp Italian Seasoning (you’ll use more later), salt, and pepper. (For 4 servings, use 1 tsp Italian Seasoning.) • Roast on top rack until lightly browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.

Prep
2

• While sweet potato roasts, trim and slice zucchini crosswise into ¼-inch-thick rounds. Pick parsley leaves from stems; finely chop leaves. Mince chives. Halve ciabattas. Finely chop sun-dried tomatoes.

Cook Zucchini
3

• In a medium bowl, toss zucchini with a drizzle of olive oil (large drizzle for 4 servings), half the garlic powder (you’ll use the rest in the next step), ½ tsp Italian Seasoning (1 tsp for 4), salt, and pepper. (Use the rest of the Italian Seasoning as you like.) • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini in a single layer; cook until golden brown and just tender, 2-4 minutes per side. • Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.

Make Sauce
4

• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped parsley, chives, and remaining garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.

Assemble Sandwiches
5

• Spread a layer of creamy herb sauce onto cut sides of ciabattas. • Fill ciabattas with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and a few slices of zucchini (you may have some left over—feel free to serve on the side, if you like).

Finish & Serve
6

• Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for zucchini over medium heat. Once hot, add sandwiches; press down with a spatula or heavy-bottomed pan. Cook, pressing occasionally, until bread is toasted and cheese melts, 2-4 minutes per side. (For 4 servings, cook sandwiches in batches if needed.) TIP: If pan seems dry when flipping the sandwiches, add another drizzle of oil or ½ TBSP butter. Lower heat if bread begins to brown too quickly. • Transfer paninis to a cutting board. Once cool enough to handle, halve on a diagonal. • Divide between plates and serve with sweet potato wedges on the side.

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