Name: Kale & Gruyere Panini
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; 8 cups chopped kale; 0.25 cup water; 0.25 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

Kale & Gruyere Panini

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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.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Calcium High-Protein Low-Calorie Vegetarian

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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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

367	Calories
17g	Fat
36g	Carbs
19g	Protein

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.