Cuisinart Griddler Five - Toasted Avocado, Cheese and Tomato Panini; Chocolate Hazelnut Panini with Strawberries

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5 minutes on the second side, until desired
doneness.
5. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and
allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice, against the
grain. Serve with a spoonful of the sauce
drizzled on top.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 4 servings):
Calories 789 (59% from fat) • carb. 42g pro. 39g • fat 52g /
sat. fat 18g • chol. 435mg
sod. 1229mg • calc. 482mg • fiber 4g
Toasted Avocado, Cheese
and Tomato Panini
Simple ingredients with maximum taste.
Plate Side: Grill
Griddler
®
Cooking Position: Closed
Makes 2 sandwiches
2 ciabatta or French rolls
½ ripe avocado
1
/
8
–¼ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1
/
8
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 small/medium tomato
(about 4 ounces), thinly sliced
3 ounces sliced Havarti cheese (about 4
thin slices)
¼ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1. Slice the rolls and lay flat. Spread half of
the avocado on the bottom half of each roll.
Sprinkle with ½ of the salt and pepper. Divide
the tomato slices evenly and place on the
avocado. Sprinkle evenly with remaining salt
and pepper.
2. Add the cheese evenly, place tops on both
rolls, and then brush the top of each roll with
the olive oil.
3. Fit the Cuisinart
®
Griddler
®
with the grill
plates. Turn unit on. Select Grill and set to
375°F.
4. Once preheated, place the sandwiches in
the middle of the grill. Loosen the floating
hinge and press the top plate down on the
sandwiches in the closed position. Set the
count-up timer.
5. Grill until bread is crisp and cheese is melted,
about 7 minutes.
Nutritional information per ½ sandwich (based on 4
servings): Calories 172 (55% from fat) • carb. 12g
pro. 8g • fat 11g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 19mg
sod. 361mg • calc. 174mg • fiber 2g
Chocolate Hazelnut Panini with
Strawberries
Why should panini only be savory? Here we
take two favorite flavors, chocolate hazelnut
and strawberry, and put them together in this
delicious, sweet treat.
Plate Side: Grill
Griddler
®
Cooking Position: Closed
Makes 2 panini
2 brioche rolls or croissants
Olive oil or softened butter,
for brushing
¼ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
Pinch kosher salt
2 to 3 large strawberries, hulled and sliced
(you need enough to cover the entire
surface of the bottom of the roll/crois-
sant)
1. Turn on the Cuisinart
®
Griddler
®
. Select Grill
and set to 400°F.
2. While the Griddler
®
is heating, assemble
the panini. Halve the rolls or croissants
horizontally. Brush the outer parts with oil or
butter. Evenly spread the chocolate hazelnut
spread on the inside tops and bottoms.
Sprinkle with salt and lay the strawberry slices
across the bottom surface.
3. Put the two pieces together for each panini.
4. Once preheated, put the panini on the hot grill
and select the count-up timer. Using medium
pressure, press on the handle for 20 seconds
and then allow to cook for 3 minutes, or until
outside has visible grill marks and filling is
warmed through.
5. Remove and allow to cool for 1 minute. Cut
each panini in half and serve warm.
Nutritional information per serving (½ panini on croissant):
Calories 230 (50% from fat) • carb. 25g pro. 4g • fat 13g •
sat. fat 5g • chol. 19mg
sod. 142mg • calc. 33mg • fiber 2g