Tuna and Artichoke Panini Recipe

Tuna and Artichoke Panini Recipe

  • 1 can (6 oz/170 g) water-packed tuna (preferably albacore), drained
  • 4 water-packed canned artichokes, drained
  • 2 tbsp (25 ml) chopped roasted red bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp (25 ml) thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) chopped drained Niçoise olives
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) drained capers
  • 2 tbsp (25 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 hoagie buns, split
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 4 thin slices onion
  • 4 thin slices tomato
  1. Preheat panini grill to high
  2. In a bowl, combine tuna, artichokes, red pepper, basil, olives, capers, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  3. Place rolls, cut side down, on a work surface and brush crusts with oil. Turn rolls over and, on bottom halves, evenly layer with tuna mixture, onion and tomato. Cover with top halves and press gently to pack.
  4. Place sandwiches in grill, close the top plate and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.
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