Broccolini and Onion Panini

By bweber

Ingredients

• 1 large red onion, sliced
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 6 Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
• 1/2 pound Broccolini
• 4 (1oz) slices ciabatta
• 2 (1 oz) slices part skim pepper jack cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450. Place onion in baking pan, spray with nonstick spray. Bake, stirring twice, until tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in olives.

Meanwhile, bring large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add Broccolini and cook 3 minutes. Drain; pat dry with paper towels.

Preheat panini maker. Divide onion mixture on 2 slices of bread. Top evenly with with Broccolini, cheese and remaining bread. Place sandwiches in panini maker. Close lid and cook until bread is crisp and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.