Eggplant Artichoke Carrot Tops Basil Pesto with Hummus
Servings: 4 servings
Calories:
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Equipment
- Panini Maker or Cast Iron Pan for best results May also use a medium saute pan
Ingredients
- 4 whole Artichokes Hearts marinated in a no oil
- 1 small Eggplant
- 4 Rolls of your choice
- 1 batch PLANTifull Fare Hummus
- 1 batch PLANTifull Fare Carrot Top Basil Pesto
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Assemble ingredients in a mise en place.
- Slice rolls in half
- Slice artichoke hearts in half
- slide zucchini into the 8
- Make one recipe of PLANTifull Fare Hummus.
- Make one recipe of PLANTifull Fare Carrot Top Basil Pesto.
Assemble Paninis
- Spread one side of the roll with Hummus
- Spread other side of the roll with Carrot Top Basil Pesto.
- Place eggplant on one side of the roll.Place halved artichoke hearts on the roll.Top with rolls half and place on a panini maker or in the pan.
