Succulent Strawberry Pesto Muffaletta Panini
with green and black olives
Ingredients:
- 2 handfuls good quality pitted green and black olives
- 1 container of Succulent Strawberry Pesto (thawed or refrigerated)
- 1 cup Giardiniera (drained pickled cauliflower, carrot and hot pepper mix)
- 4 sesame or cornmeal Keiser rolls, split
- 8 deli cut slices sharp provolone
- 1 (15 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, thinly sliced
- 2 roasted red pepper, drained and thinly sliced
- Preheat griddle or grill to medium-high heat.
Directions:
Place half container of Succulent Strawberry Pesto, olives and pickled veggies in food processor and pulse chop into a relish. Divide the relish among 4 sandwich bottoms and top with a single slice of cheese, sliced artichokes and peppers. Then spread remaining Strawberry Pesto and add another slice of provolone to other sandwich half.
Place sandwiches on grill and press with heavy skillet weighted down with cans or by hand. Press a few minutes on each side, remove, split and serve.
