{"id":48415,"date":"2011-06-01T01:00:01","date_gmt":"2011-06-01T06:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=48415"},"modified":"2011-05-31T15:17:32","modified_gmt":"2011-05-31T20:17:32","slug":"4-tips-for-making-a-healthier-panini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/4-tips-for-making-a-healthier-panini\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips for Making a Healthier Panini"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Sandwiches are great for lunch and perfect when you need a quick dinner to tide you over when you don’t have time to make a traditional meal. To make that quick dinner a little more exciting, opt for panini –\u00a0 sandwiches that are grilled so that the ingredients meld together to create a delicious combination of flavors.<\/p>\n

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Panini are easy to make if you have a panini press, but if you don’t have the space or resources to procure fancy kitchen equipment and appliances…<\/p>\n

Tip #1: Use What You Have<\/strong>. If you don\u2019t have the budget or counter space to afford a panini press, you can still whip up a delicious grilled sandwich. Kathy Strahs, author of the popular sandwich blog Panini Happy <\/a><\/strong>recommends using the appliances you already have on hand, like a pan or appliance in your kitchen, to make the perfect sandwich.<\/p>\n

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Tip #2: Oil it up<\/strong>. When you\u2019re making panini, be sure to treat both sides of the bread with a brush of olive oil<\/a><\/strong>. As your sandwich cooks, it will develop a golden-brown color and enhanced flavor and texture.<\/p>\n

Tip #3: Be a bread snob. <\/strong>In many sandwiches, bread is simply a vehicle for the meat and fillings, but in paninis, bread is a shining star. Use a high-quality (or homemade) bread, like a country whole wheat or sourdough.\u00a0 If you can use bread that’s at least a day old, it will be less likely to fall apart during the cooking process.<\/p>\n

Tip #4: Shop in your fridge<\/strong>. Use the uneaten pork from last night\u2019s stir-fry or the excess mozzarella cheese from a caprese to make a fabulous panini. Pop your favorite extra ingredients between two slices of bread to create a great dinner with the ingredients in your pantry.<\/p>\n

If you like hot sandwiches, try our Easy Provolone, Basil and Kalamata Panini<\/a><\/strong>, Hot Turkey Club Sandwiches<\/a><\/strong> or Make a Healthy Grilled Cheese<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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