Grilled Mediterranean Panini

Name: Grilled Mediterranean Panini
Yield: 6 panini
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) crumbled Canadian Feta; 8 oz (250 g) Canadian Cream cheese; 3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped green onions; 12 slices coarse textured bread 1/2-inch (12 mm) thick; 1 garlic clove halved; 6 large roasted red bell peppers minced; A dash of Balsamic vinegar; Fresh basil to taste or arugula leaves

This is the Grilled Mediterranean Panini recipe.

Prep: 15 min
Cooking: 3 min - 4 min

Yields 6 panini

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups (310 mL) crumbled Canadian Feta
8 oz (250 g) Canadian Cream cheese
3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped green onions
12 slices coarse textured bread 1/2-inch (12 mm) thick
1 garlic clove halved
6 large roasted red bell peppers minced
A dash of Balsamic vinegar
Fresh basil to taste or arugula leaves

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Preparation

Combine Canadian Feta, Canadian Cream cheese and onions in a medium-sized bowl. Stir well to combine.

Place bread slices on preheated grill. Cook with lid open over medium heat for 3 or 4 minutes or until lightly toasted, turning once halfway through. Rub 1 side of each slice with cut surfaces of garlic.

Divide and spread Canadian Feta mixture over 6 slices of the toasted bread. Top each slice with 2 red bell pepper halves, a sprinkling of balsamic vinegar and a few leaves of fresh basil. Cover with remaining 6 slices of bread. Cut sandwiches in half to serve.

Tips

Variation:Replace roasted red bell peppers and balsamic vinegar with thinly sliced smoked salmon and top with thinly sliced red onion. Replace basil with fresh dill.

For a change of taste, use Canadian Feta with Olives and Oregano or Canadian Herb and Spice Cream cheese.