Cuisinart GR-1 Panini and Sandwich Press

Grills

Cuisinart GR-1 Features

Panini press and sandwich maker in brushed stainless-steel housing
Makes everything from popular panini to great grilled cheese
Designed like professional units
Floating hinge adjusts to accommodate any size sandwich
Upper and lower 11-by-7-inch nonstick, non-removable grill plates
Preset temperature perfect for grilling sandwiches > always crisp and golden brown
Helpful Power On/Ready to Cook indicator lights
Instruction/Recipe book
Cleaning tool
Measures 14-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 12 inches; 3-year limited warranty

Ingredients	1 ¼ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾” pieces (about 2 medium potatoes) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, divided ½ cup toasted pecans ½ teaspoon sea salt
What to do	Preheat the Cuisinart® Griddler® Junior, in the open position, to high. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes with the butter, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and 1 tablespoon of the maple syrup; toss to coat. When the Griddler® is hot, arrange the potatoes on both sides of the grill plates. Grill, turning every 4-5 minutes, for a total of 15-18 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Transfer the grilled potatoes to a large bowl. Toss with the remaining maple syrup, pecans and salt. Adjust seasonings if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving	160 calories (32% from fat) carb.26g pro. 2g fat 6g sat. fat 4g chol. 15mg sod. 250mg calc. 46mg fiber 3g

Ingredients	1 whole wheat baguette, cut into four 5” pieces 4 ounces soft goat cheese ½ medium zucchini, cut into ¼” slices ½ medium eggplant, cut into ¼” slices ½ medium squash, cut into ¼” slices ½ medium orange pepper, cut into ¼” slices ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 12 medium fresh basil leaves
What to do	Preheat the Cuisinart® Griddler® Junior, in the open position, to high. Slice each piece of baguette in half lengthwise. Spread 1 ounce of goat cheese on the inside top of each baguette piece; reserve. In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Arrange half of the vegetables evenly spaced on the preheated Griddler®. Grill 2-4 minutes per side. Transfer vegetables to a platter; repeat with remaining vegetables. Close the grill to the closed position; reduce the temperature to medium. Prepare panini. Divide the grilled vegetables among the plain baguette bottoms; top with the basil leaves. Press the top baguette pieces onto the panini. Arrange the panini evenly among the bottom grill plate; close, applying light pressure to handle for about 30 seconds. Grill panini for 3 to 4 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving	190 calories (42% from fat) carb.19g pro. 9g fat 9g sat. fat 5g chol. 15mg sod. 550mg calc. 72mg fiber 5g