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Turkey Basil Pesto Panini

Savory Turkey Basil Pesto Panini for Quick Home Cooking

Delve into the delightful flavors of the Turkey Basil Pesto Panini, a gourmet experience that transforms a simple sandwich into a must-try meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Panini
  • 8 slices Sourdough Bread or ciabatta/whole grain
  • 1/2 cup Pesto homemade or store-bought
  • 8 ounces Fontina Cheese or mozzarella/gouda/havarti
  • 1 cup Turkey leftover turkey can be used
  • 2 medium Roma Tomatoes or other tomato varieties
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or butter for grilling

Equipment

  • Panini press
  • skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Turkey Basil Pesto Panini
  1. Lay out 8 slices of sourdough bread on a flat surface, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  2. Spread a generous layer of pesto evenly on each slice of sourdough.
  3. Divide and place fontina cheese onto each pesto-covered slice.
  4. On the remaining slices, stack the turkey slices on top of the cheese.
  5. Layer Roma tomato slices atop the turkey.
  6. Close the sandwiches using the pesto-covered slices reserved earlier.
  7. Gently press down on each sandwich to help meld the ingredients together.
  8. Brush both sides of each panini with olive oil.
  9. Grill the sandwiches in a preheated panini press or skillet over medium-high heat for about 3-5 minutes on each side.
  10. Once cooked, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before slicing in half.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This panini is customizable with various ingredients to suit personal preferences or dietary needs.

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