Turkey Pesto Panini
Toasted sandwich stacked with sliced turkey, mozzarella, and basil pesto on ciabatta.
Total
20 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
Servings
Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 medium ciabatta rolls
- 8 oz sliced turkey breast
- 3 tbsp basil pesto
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Split ciabatta rolls and spread pesto on both cut sides.
- 2
Layer turkey, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and spinach on the bottom halves.
- 3
Close sandwiches and brush outsides with butter.
- 4
Press in a panini maker or grill in a skillet weighted with another pan, 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and cheese melts.
- 5
Slice in half and serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
610
31% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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