Easy Kale and Caramelized Onion Veggie Panini Recipe

This savory veggie panini with caramelized onions makes the vegetarian lifestyle easy. The fontina cheese oozes out of the sandwich, the bread is warm and crispy, and the sautéed kale adds a complementary lightness.

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INGREDIENTS

Step-by-step instructions!

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Sauté the kale with the garlic, crushed red pepper, olive oil, and a dash of salt until it’s wilted.

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In 1 tsp olive oil, sauté the onions until they are caramelized and golden brown.

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Assemble your sandwiches! Spread 1 clove of roasted garlic on one side of the sandwich. Top with 1 oz fontina cheese per sandwich, 1/4 of the caramelized onion mixture, 1/4 of the kale, and a dash of salt/pepper to taste.

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Grill in a panini press or a skillet until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy on the outside/soft on the inside.

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Take the time to roast your veggies if you can. The roasted garlic really kicks this veggie panini up a notch.

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