Turkey and Pesto Panini

Turkey and Pesto Panini

A crispy, golden sandwich featuring sliced turkey, melted mozzarella, and vibrant basil pesto pressed between toasted ciabatta bread.

⏱ 15 min total🔪 10 min prep🔥 5 min cookEasyServes 2Italian-American

Ingredients

  • •1/4 cup basil pesto
  • •8 ounces sliced deli turkey
  • •4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
  • •2 tablespoons roasted red peppers
  • •1 medium tomato, sliced
  • •2 cups fresh spinach
  • •1 ciabatta roll, split horizontally
  • •1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. 1Spread pesto evenly on both halves of the ciabatta roll.
  2. 2Layer turkey, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, tomato slices, and spinach on the bottom half.
  3. 3Top with the other half of the roll, pressing gently.
  4. 4Brush the outside of the sandwich with olive oil on both sides.
  5. 5Heat a panini press or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
  6. 6Remove from heat, let cool for 1 minute, and cut diagonally in half before serving.

💡 Pesto panini should be spread thinly; too much oil-rich pesto soaks the bread before mozzarella has time to melt.

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