A recipe ends with a note.

Today's post is short and sweet and most might appreciate that. I have a tiny break before finishing off the evening with the chillin's  so I'll shoot this quick goodness, along with a note, out your way.

Grilled veggie panini with
basil mayo and balsamic syrup

The process

Grilled Veggie Panini with
Basil Mayo and balsamic syrup


Ingredients 
1 ciabatta roll
1/2 zucchini, sliced lengthwise
1 small portobello mushroom, sliced lengthwise
1/4 yellow pepper sliced thin (about 5 slices)
1 slice red onion
2 slices tomato
2 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
olive oil
salt and pepper
Balsamic vinegar 


For Basil Mayo
2 Tb quality mayo
2 Tb fresh basil, chopped
salt and pepper


Directions


Heat a grill pan (or a George Foreman Grill) to a medium high. Drizzle olive oil on veggies and season with salt and pepper; place on preheated grill and cook just until tender and you notice grill marks. Remove and set aside. Toast ciabatta on grill about 2 minutes per side. 


Meanwhile, combine mayo, basil and a little salt and pepper in small dish; Mix and set aside.


To layer sandwich, place a slice of mozz cheese on each bread half, spread basil mayo over the top and layer veggies. Before finishing with tomatoes, drizzle a little balsamic syrup over the top. Top with tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Serves 1




Enjoy!

Let me end this post by saying that my heart is heavy for anyone affected by the tsunami in Japan. The sheer despair and loss of this tragedy is unfathomable. If able, please consider any amount of donation to World Vision Tsunami Relief. World vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and communities world wide. Most important though are your prayers for comfort and reprieve in this deplorable time. 


May the peace of God which surpasses all understanding guard their hearts; And may his right hand sustain them. (Philippians 4:7-Psalm 18:35)