For tonight's dinner, I used a store short cut to make it in time! I got 2 coupons for V8 soups, plus they were on sale, so I decided to get them. I read the boxes, and they're both low in calories and fat, no artificial flavors/perservatives, etc, so I had no problem taking a short cut with them!
Since we're all about the soup and sandwich, I wanted to do something simple, but with lots of flavor and few ingredients. I love the combination of prosciutto, goat cheese, and zucchini (see here and here) and this sammy was delicious, and very dipable!
Note: To make the soups even in the bowl, I heated them in pyrex measuring cups and poured them simultaneously then swirled them with a knife.
(I made 3 sandwiches, but had lots of leftover bread)
Also, I found a sweet vidalia onion chutney/spread at the market and thought it would be AWESOME on these sandwiches, but to stay under, I didn't get it - it was $3.99 (Boar's Head brand) - next time I think I'd get it because an acidic bite to these sandwiches would have made them outstanding.
Proscuitto, Goat Cheese and Zucchini Paninis
with Soup Duo
2 boxes V8 soup (on sale 2/$5, I had 2 $1 off coupon, so $3 for both)
-We used Sweet Red Pepper and Broccoli, the Red Pepper was so good!
1 loaf of Hearty Grains bread ($2.50)
1 lb. or 2 zucchini ($1.69/1 lb.)
1 log goat cheese (whatever is on sale that week, this was $3)
1/4 lb. Boars Head Prosciutto (&10.99/lb - $3.00)
Preheat grill pan over medium high.
Slice zucchini length-wise, salt and pepper, grill for 2-3 minutes per side, until they have nice grill marks and are a little limp. Set aside.
Slice bread on an angle, smear with goat cheese, top with zucchini and prosciutto.
Turn grill pan to medium-low.
Spray with nonstick spray.
Place sandwiches on grill pan, place a heatproof plate on top, then top with heavy object (I used a full tea kettle) or put in a panini press.
Cook for 4 minutes, flip and cook another 4 minutes or until toasty.
While paninis are cooking, heat soup in a pot or in the microwave. Plate.
Slice sandwiches and plate.
Total Time - 20 minutes exactly
Total Cost - $13.19
Total Ingredients - 6
Success!
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3 comments:
Paninis are a staple in my life. This looks like a great combination of flavors!
I would have never known you took some shortcuts from the store. That dinner looks fantastic.
I always try to swirl my soup and it never works out! I use the same method, so you must have steadier hands than I!
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