Asparagus and Goat Cheese Panini Recipe
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Servings:
2 sandwiches
Ingredients
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup spreadable goat cheese
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 2 ciabatta rolls
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to broil.
  2. Place the red pepper on a sheet pan and cook for 20 minutes, rotating, until all of the sides are charred.
  3. Place the charred pepper into a bowl, cover to let it steam, and cool for 15 minutes.
  4. Change the oven temperature to 400 F.
  5. Lay the asparagus on a baking sheet. Brush the asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the salt, and pepper, then cook for 20 minutes.
  6. When the red pepper has cooled, remove and discard the skin and seeds.
  7. Cut the red pepper into thick, 1-inch slices.
  8. In a small bowl, combine the pesto with the mayonnaise.
  9. Spread the pesto mayo on one side of the ciabatta roll and spread goat cheese on the other.
  10. Then, layer the roasted asparagus, roasted red pepper, and arugula on the pesto mayo.
  11. Add the remaining oil to a large skillet and bring the heat to medium-high.
  12. Add the ciabatta sandwiches and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, pressing down with a heavy pot lid every few minutes.
  13. Cut the sandwiches in half, and serve.