Recipe Details

Turkey-Swiss Panini

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Number of Servings: 4

Serving Size: 1 sandwich

You don't have to go to a cafe to order a panini. Try this classic sandwich at home.

Name: Amount:
plus 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp
canola oil 5 tsp
medium garlic cloves, minced 2
of 16oz multigrain Italian bread, halved lengthwise, and then each half cut into 0.50
four pieces
medium whole green onions, finely chopped 2
(1/2 oz) loosely packed fresh spinach leaves 1 cup
lb deli-sliced oven roasted turkey breast 0.25
medium tomato, cut into 8 slices 1
thin slices (3 oz total) reduced-fat Swiss cheese 4
Canola cooking spray
halved strawberries 3 cups
1:

Combine vinegar, 4 teaspoons canola oil, and garlic in a small bowl. Stir until well blended. Drizzle one side of each bread slice with vinegar mixture and top four bread slices (oil side up) with equal amounts of filling ingredients in the order listed, beginning with green onions. Top with remaining bread slices (oil side down) and press down slightly.

 2:

Coat a medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray, add 1/2 teaspoon of oil, tilt skillet to coat bottom lightly, and place over medium heat. Add 2 sandwiches, then place dinner plate and 4 bread plates on top of the sandwiches. Cook 4 minutes, turn sandwiches, top with plates, and cook 2-3 minutes or until cheese melts.

 3:

Place on a serving platter, cover with foil to keep warm, repeat with remaining 1/2 teaspoon canola oil and two sandwiches. Serve with strawberry halves on the side.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 335
Calories from Fat 110
Total Fat 12g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 20mg
Sodium 585mg
Potassium n/a
Carbohydrates 37g
Dietary Fiber 7g
Sugars 11g
Protein 22g
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
Folic Acid n/a
Dietary Exchange 1 1/2 Starch 1/2 Fruit 1 Vegetable 2 Lean Meat 1 1/2 Fat
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