Turkey & Cheese Panini Recipe

Turkey & Cheese Panini

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This turkey panini is one of the best panini recipes we have ever tried. Basil pesto and sourdough bread are key to this sandwich's unique flavor.

By Lisa Zwirn

Updated on September 18, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Turkey and Cheese Panini — Photo: Randy Mayor

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Soy-Free High-Protein

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
4 teaspoons basil pesto
8 (1-ounce) thin slices sourdough bread
8 ounces sliced cooked turkey breast
2 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese
8 (1/8-inch-thick) slices tomato
Cooking spray

Directions

Combine mayonnaise and pesto, stirring well. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture on each of 4 bread slices; top each slice with 2 ounces turkey, 1/2 ounce cheese, and 2 tomato slices. Top with remaining bread slices.
Preheat grill pan or large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add sandwiches to pan; top with another heavy skillet. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Tip

In Italian, "panini" means small bread and refers to a pressed sandwich. Using a grill skillet gives the sandwich appetizing grill marks, but the recipe works just as well in a regular nonstick skillet. If you don't have provolone cheese, you can use mozzarella.

Originally appeared: Cooking Light

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

257	Calories
8g	Fat
30g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 sandwich
Calories 257
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Protein 18g	36%
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 30mg	10%
Sodium 1208mg	53%
Calcium 204mg	16%
Iron 2mg	11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Turkey & Cheese Panini

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