Broccoli Rabe and Antipasti Panini With Olive Salad Recipe

Name: Broccoli Rabe and Antipasti Panini With Olive Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mixed pitted Italian olives (about 3/4 pound), finely chopped; 1/2 cup giardiniera, finely chopped; 2 jarred peperoncini, stems removed, finely chopped; 1 tablespoons capers, drained and roughly chopped; 1 medium garlic clove grated on microplane grater (about 1 teaspoon); 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 6 cloves garlic, finely sliced; 1 bunch broccoli rabe, thickest stems discarded, roughly chopped (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1 cup dry white wine; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 round seeded Italian-style loaves, about 8-inches across; 1/3 pound roasted red peppers; 1/3 pound marinated artichoke hearts, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices; 1/4 pound sun-dried tomatoes, sliced into thin strips

This vegan sandwich is based on a muffuletta, but it wasn't as simple as removing the meat and cheese and shoving in vegetables in its place. Juicy, garlicky broccoli rabe braised in a dry white wine provide moisture and texture; roasted peppers add a bit of fruity tartness and smoky depth; marinated artichoke hearts are herbal and funky; and sun-dried tomatoes have that dried fruit thing going. Stick'em together, and--hey!--you got something that works just as well as the original and for all the same reasons, while simultaneously being brand new.

Note: You can use store-bought olive salad for this recipe if you prefer. Use about 4 tablespoons for each two serving sandwich. You can also make this on four smaller loaves or 1 larger loaf.

Broccoli Rabe and Antipasti Panini With Olive Salad Recipe

Prep 10 mins

Cook 30 mins

Active 45 mins

Total 40 mins

Serves 4 servings

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For the Olive Salad:

1/2 cup mixed pitted Italian olives (about 3/4 pound), finely chopped
1/2 cup giardiniera, finely chopped
2 jarred peperoncini, stems removed, finely chopped
1 tablespoons capers, drained and roughly chopped
1 medium garlic clove grated on microplane grater (about 1 teaspoon)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

For the Broccoli Rabe

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, finely sliced
1 bunch broccoli rabe, thickest stems discarded, roughly chopped (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 cup dry white wine
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

To Assemble

2 round seeded Italian-style loaves, about 8 inches across
1/3 pound roasted red peppers
1/3 pound marinated artichoke hearts, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
1/4 pound sun-dried tomatoes, sliced into thin strips

For the Olive Salad: Combine olives, giardiniera, peperoncini, capers, garlic, and olive oil in a small bowl. Stir to combine and set aside.
For the Broccoli Rabe: Heat olive oil in a large straight-sided skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until softened and just barely beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add broccoli rabe and white wine. Increase heat to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally until broccoli rabe is all wilted, about 3 minutes. Lower heat to medium-low and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until broccoli rabe is tender and completely olive green, about 20 minutes total (if pan becomes dry, add a few tablespoons of water to moisten). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
To Assemble: Slice each loaf of bread in half and spread a few tablespoons of olive salad on each cut face. Layer broccoli rabe, red peppers, artichokes, and sun-dried tomatoes on bottom half of each loaf, leaving a 1/2-inch border all around the perimeter. Close sandwiches.
If desired, press sandwiches on a pre-heated panini press until compressed, crisp, and hot throughout, about 5 minutes. Alternatively, wrap in plastic wrap and allow to rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to allow olive oil to soak into bread before serving. Cut each sandwich into quarters and serve.

Special equipment

Panini press

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1409	Calories
40g	Fat
214g	Carbs
43g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	1409
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40g	51%
Saturated Fat 6g	32%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2264mg	98%
Total Carbohydrate 214g	78%
Dietary Fiber 21g	76%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 43g
Vitamin C 149mg	747%
Calcium 795mg	61%
Iron 20mg	110%
Potassium 1579mg	34%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.