Healthy Mushroom Panini or Sandwich Recipe

INGREDIENTS for Preparing Mushroom Filling:

500g / 6 cups(firmly packed) Cremini Mushroom - (finely chopped - you can also use a food processor to finely chop the mushrooms)
1 tbsp Garlic - roughly chopped
1 cup / 140g Onion - finely chopped
2 to 3 tbsp - Olive oil
Salt to taste (I have added 1/2 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt)
1 teaspoon Thyme
1 teaspoon Paprika
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
Ground black pepper to taste (I have added 1/4 teaspoon)

▶ Preparing Mushroom Filling:

To a heated pan, add olive oil and onion. Fry on medium-high heat until the onion starts to caramelize, while stirring frequently. Once the onion starts to caramelize, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the chopped garlic. Fry for about a minute, while stirring frequently, be careful not to burn it.

Now, add the finely chopped mushrooms, salt, thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper and give it a good mix. The mushroom will start to release a lot of water. Fry on medium heat until all the water is gone and the mushroom starts to brown. Once the mushroom starts to brown fry for a couple minutes. Add Balsamic vinegar and mix well. Fry on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes while stirring frequently or until the mushroom is nicely fried. Make sure to brown the mushrooms well it will add a lot of flavour to this dish. Turn off the heat. Now sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and mix. Once done, transfer the mushrooms in a bowl and allow it to cool down.

You can make the mushroom filling ahead of time and store it in the fridge for 2 to 3 days and when ready - heat it slightly in the microwave and use it to make sandwich or wraps.

▶ INGREDIENTS for preparing Panini:
Whole Wheat bread (Whole Grain) - smooth type
Vegan mayonnaise (Non-Vegans can use regular mayonnaise)
Vegan cheddar cheese (Non-Vegans can use regular cheese)
Mushroom filling

▶ INGREDIENTS for Mushroom Sub Sandwich recipe:
Whole Wheat Bread (Whole Grain) - artisan
Vegan mayonnaise
Lettuce
Mushroom filling
- Pickles Veggies:
1 cup / 100g green bell pepper
1 cup / 80g red onion
1 Tablespoon White Vinegar (I have used white wine vinegar)