Tuna Pepper Panini Food

TUNA AND ARTICHOKE PANINI

Steps:

• Puree the olives, oil, garlic, and zest in a food processor until smooth and spreadable. Blend in the mayonnaise. Toss the tuna, artichokes, lemon juice, and pepper in a medium bowl, keeping the tuna in small chunks.
• Hollow out the bottom and top halves of the bread. Spread the olive puree over both cut sides of the bread. Spoon the tuna and artichoke mixture onto the bottom half of the bread. Sprinkle the tomatoes over. Cover with the bread top. Cut the sandwich crosswise into 6 pieces and serve.

PEPPER & TUNA PANINI PIZZAS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium. Split the panini rolls in half and lightly toast on each side. Slice the peppers into strips and mix well with the tomato purée, parsley and some seasoning. Spread over the toasted bread.
• Flake the tuna over the pepper mixture, then scatter with cheese. Grill for 3-5 mins until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

TUNA PANINI MELT

Steps:

• Mix tuna, mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, onion, and dill pickle together in a bowl.
• Spread tuna mixture over 2 slices of bread. Top with American cheese and remaining 2 slices of bread.
• Cook in a panini press until bread is crispy and cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes.

ARTICHOKE AND TUNA PANINI WITH GARBANZO BEAN SPREAD

Steps:

• To make the Garbanzo Bean Spread: Combine all the ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
• To make the Panini: Combine the black olives, olive oil, salt, pepper, tuna, and artichokes in a bowl.
• Lay out the sliced baguettes. Spread the Garbanzo Bean Spread on both halves of the baguettes. Spoon the tuna mixture over the bean spread. Top with the arugula and close the sandwich. Wrap 1 end of the sandwich in parchment paper to make it easier to eat. Place the sandwiches on a platter and serve.

TUNA ARTICHOKE PANINI

Steps:

• Combine the tuna (don't drain) with the drained, chopped artichokes, red peppers, olives, lemon zest, oregano, parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
• In a separate bowl, combine the roasted garlic with the mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon juice and a little bit of salt and pepper.
• Spread the garlic mayonnaise on all four slices of bread, top two slices with provolone, then the tuna-artichoke mixture, then tomato slices and then mozzarella. Top with another slice of rye bread.
• Preheat a panini grill, barbeque or cast iron skillet. Brush tops of both sandwiches with olive oil and flipping that side down, place on the grill. Brush what are now the tops of both sandwiches with more olive oil and close grill or wait to flip once bottom is browned. Sandwiches are done when bread is browned and cheese is melted.
• Slice on an angle and serve.

TUNA AND PEPPER PANINI MELT

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together the tuna, red pepper, celery, green onions, mayonnaise, yogurt, capers, cumin, pepper, salt and cayenne pepper.
• Cut the buns in half horizontally.
• Spread the tuna mixture evenly over the bottom half of each.
• Sprinkle each evenly with cheese.
• Replace the bun tops.
• In a nonstick skillet or panini grill, cook the sandwiches over medium heat, pressing often to flatten and turning once (no need to turn if using a panini grill), for about 5 minutes or until crusty and the cheese is melted.

TUNA SALAD PEPPER CUPS

Steps:

• Cut green peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes. In a bowl, combine tuna, cucumber, onions, mayonnaise and relish. Spoon into pepper cups. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN TUNA PANINI

Steps:

• In bowl, mix together tuna, red pepper, celery, green onions,artichokes pepper,mayonnaise, plain yogurt salt and pepper.
• Cut buns in half horizontally; spread tuna mixture evenly over bottom half of each. Sprinkle each evenly with cheese. Replace bun top.
• In nonstick skillet or grill pan or on grill, cook sandwiches over medium heat, pressing often to flatten and turning once, for about 5 minutes or until crusty and cheese is melted. Makes 4 servings.