Chef Chuck's Grilled Zucchini Panini

Zucchine Panino

My summer panini has crusty Italian bread, garden fresh zucchini, grilled onions, red roasted peppers and a ricotta parmigiana spread. There are countless ways to make a panini I like the garden vegetables and a soft cheese. Ciabatta bread is a great choice for this recipe.

Summer Panini
2 crusty Italian rolls
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, sliced
red roasted pepper
1 garlic clove


Ricotta Dressing

4 tablespoons ricotta
2 tablespoons parmigiana, grated
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste


Combine ricotta dressing ingredients in a bowl set aside. Peel and slice zucchini long ways, brush with olive oil and grill both sides. Brush olive oil on full slices of onions and grill till soft and translucent. Grill bread till toasty then rub garlic clove on both sides. Assembly panini with slices of zucchini, red roasted peppers, onions and spread the ricotta mixture on the bread. Makes 2 panini.