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Provolone White Bean Grilled Panini with Basil & Tomato

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves finely chopped
  • ½ cup light mayonnaise
  • 3 cups shredded smoked Provolone cheese about 8 oz.
  • 1 15- oz. can white beans rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • 8 slices of good bread sliced french, fresh rye, etc

Instructions

OPTION 1- on the grill

  1. 1. Preheat grill to medium high. Combine basil and mayonnaise in small bowl, and set aside. Use potato masher to mash beans up. Toss together cheese, beans and onion in medium bowl.
  2. 2. Spread 1 Tbs. mayonnaise mixture on each roll. Divide bean-cheese mixture among rolls. Close sandwiches, spritz with cooking spray and wrap in foil.
  3. 3. Wrap 4 bricks in foil. Place 4 sandwiches on grill, and set bricks on top of each. Grill 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.

OPTION 2- In a skillet on the stove top

  1. 1. Combine basil and mayonnaise in small bowl, and set aside. Use a potato masher to mash beans up. Toss together cheese, beans and onion in medium bowl.
  2. 2. Spread 1 Tbs. mayonnaise mixture on each roll. Divide bean-cheese mixture among rolls. Close sandwiches, spritz with cooking spray.
  3. 3. Place sandwich into skillet and cook on medium until golden brown on each side (about 3 minutes on medium heat).