Healthy Main Dish Recipes Healthy Sandwich Recipes Healthy Hot Sandwich Recipes Healthy Panini Recipes Kale & Gruyere Panini 5.0 (1) 1 Review This vegetarian panini recipe--filled with layers of sautéed kale, garden-fresh tomatoes and melted cheese--makes for an extra-special grilled cheese sandwich. For the best flavor, we like the complexity of aged Gruyère or fontina, but you can use any cheese you have on hand. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Calcium High-Protein Low-Calorie Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 8 cups chopped kale ¼ cup water ¼ teaspoon salt 8 slices country bread (1/4 inch thick), preferably whole-wheat Olive oil cooking spray 1 cup shredded Gruyère or fontina cheese 1 medium tomato, cut into 8 thin slices Directions Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add vinegar and cook until almost evaporated, about 1 minute. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add kale, water and salt (the pan will be full). Stir, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale is wilted and the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. To prepare panini: Preheat panini maker to high. Coat one side of each slice of bread with cooking spray. With the sprayed side down, spread the kale mixture on 4 slices of bread (about 1/2 cup per sandwich). Top each with 1/4 cup cheese and 2 slices tomato. Top with the remaining bread, sprayed-side up. Press in the panini maker until crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Prepare filling up to 2 days ahead; refrigerate until ready to use. Equipment: Panini maker (or see Tip) To make panini on the stovetop, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2 sandwiches in the pan. Place a medium skillet on top and add four 15-ounce cans to weight it down. Cook the sandwiches, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 367 Calories 17g Fat 36g Carbs 19g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 panini Calories 367 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 36g 13% Dietary Fiber 7g 24% Total Sugars 8g Added Sugars 4g 8% Protein 19g 37% Total Fat 17g 22% Saturated Fat 6g 32% Cholesterol 30mg 10% Vitamin A 3709IU 74% Vitamin C 44mg 49% Folate 104mcg 26% Sodium 601mg 26% Calcium 399mg 31% Iron 2mg 13% Magnesium 82mg 19% Potassium 441mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved