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Zucchini and Sun-Dried Tomato Panini with Melty Mozz, Basil Sauce and Italian-Seasoned Potato Wedges

Yields4 Servings

 12 oz Yukon Gold potatoes
 1 tsp Italian seasoning
 1 unit Italian seasoned zucchini
 1 zucchini
 2 ciabatta rolls
 ½ oz basil
 1.50 oz sun-dried tomatoes
 1 tsp garlic powder
 4 tbsp mayonnaise
 2 tbsp sour cream
 ½ cup mozzarella cheese
 5 tsp olive oil
 Pepper and Kosher salt, to taste
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Step 1: Roast Potatoes
Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Toss on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, half the Italian seasoning (you’ll use the rest later), salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until lightly browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.

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Step 2: Prep
While potatoes roast, trim and cut zucchini into ¼-inch-thick rounds. Pick basil leaves from stems; finely chop leaves. Halve ciabatta rolls. Finely chop sun-dried tomatoes.

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Step 3: Cook Zucchini
Toss zucchini in a medium bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, half the garlic powder (you’ll use the rest in the next step), remaining Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini in a single layer; cook until golden brown and just tender, 2-4 minutes per side. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan. 4 SERVINGS: Toss with a large drizzle of olive oil.

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Step 4: Make Basil Sauce
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped basil and remaining garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.

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Step 5: Assemble Sandwiches
Spread a layer of basil sauce onto cut sides of ciabatta. Fill ciabatta with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and a few slices of zucchini (you may have some left over—feel free to serve on the side, if you like).

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Step 6: Finish and Serve
Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for zucchini over medium heat. Once hot, add sandwiches; press down with a spatula or heavy-bottomed pan. Cook, pressing occasionally, until bread is toasted and cheese melts, 2-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board. Once cool enough to handle, halve on a diagonal.

Divide between plates. Serve with potato wedges on the side. Makes four servings: Cook sandwiches in batches if needed.

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