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Turkey Basil Pesto Panini

Turkey Basil Pesto Panini: Your New Favorite Quick Lunch

Discover the Turkey Basil Pesto Panini, a quick and delicious sandwich that combines pesto, turkey, and fontina cheese for a flavorful lunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 panini
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 4 slices Sourdough Bread Can substitute with ciabatta
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Pesto Homemade is recommended
  • ½ pound Fontina Cheese Sliced; alternatives include mozzarella or Gouda
  • 1 ½ pounds Turkey Sliced
  • 2 pieces Roma Tomatoes Sliced; substitute with other varieties if needed
For Grilling
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For brushing

Equipment

  • Skillet or griddle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Lay out your slices of sourdough bread on a clean, flat surface.
  2. Generously spread the pesto evenly on each slice of bread.
  3. Carefully place the sliced fontina cheese on top of the pesto.
  4. Add a generous layer of sliced turkey on top of the cheese.
  5. Layer the sliced Roma tomatoes atop the turkey.
  6. Place the remaining slices of bread on top to complete your sandwich.
  7. Lightly brush the outside of both sides of the assembled sandwiches with olive oil.
  8. Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and grill the panini for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
  9. Once grilled, remove from heat, let it cool slightly, and slice in half.

Nutrition

Serving: 1paniniCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Enjoy the panini immediately after grilling for the best taste. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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