Meatless Muffuletta Panini

Elevate your sandwich game with this irresistible Meatless Muffuletta Panini, a vegetarian twist on a New Orleans classic. Featuring a zesty olive salad made with Kalamata and green olives, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, capers, and a splash of red wine vinegar, this recipe delivers bold Mediterranean flavors in every bite. Layered with gooey Provolone and Mozzarella cheese, fresh spinach, and grilled to golden perfection between slices of ciabatta bread, this panini offers a satisfying crunch and melty goodness. Perfect for a quick, flavor-packed lunch or dinner, this vegetarian panini can be prepared in just 25 minutes. Ideal for those craving a meatless yet hearty sandwich, it’s a delicious blend of vibrant ingredients and simple preparation techniques.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Ciabatta bread
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
• 0.5 cup Green olives, pitted and chopped
• 0.5 cup Roasted red peppers, diced
• 0.5 cup Artichoke hearts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Capers, drained
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 6 slices Provolone cheese, sliced
• 6 slices Mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves
• 2 tablespoons Butter, softened (optional, for grilling)

Directions

Step 1

Slice the ciabatta loaf horizontally to create a top and bottom half.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the chopped Kalamata and green olives, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, capers, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano. Mix well to create the olive salad.

Step 3

Spread an even layer of the olive salad on the cut side of the bottom half of the ciabatta bread.

Step 4

Layer the Provolone and Mozzarella cheese slices evenly over the olive salad.

Step 5

Top the cheese layers with fresh spinach leaves, then place the top half of the ciabatta bread over the layers to form a sandwich.

Step 6

Cut the sandwich into four equal sections for easier handling.

Step 7

Preheat a panini press or a grill pan over medium heat. If using a grill pan, weigh the sandwich down with a heavy skillet or grill press.

Step 8

For extra crispness, spread a thin layer of softened butter on the outer sides of the bread before grilling (optional).

Step 9

Grill each sandwich portion for 3-5 minutes until the bread is golden and crisp, and the cheese is melted.

Step 10

Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, and serve warm. Enjoy your Meatless Muffuletta Panini!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1433.9 grams (1433.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3579

Total Fat 204.10g	262%
Saturated Fat 79.70g	399%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 315mg	105%
Sodium 10168mg	442%
Total Carbohydrate 319.00g	116%
Dietary Fiber 37.90g	135%
Total Sugars 15.90g
Protein 140.60g	281%

Vitamin D 50IU	251%
Calcium 2382mg	183%
Iron 27mg	147%
Potassium 1066mg	23%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.0%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 34.7%