Panini Sandwich Recipes
Panini Sandwich Recipes are an easy way to upgrade lunch, and this one tops my list! Think crisp bread, turkey, pesto, provolone, avocado, peppers, and arugula.
Servings: 1 sandwich (recipe scales up and down easily)
Cost: $4.61
Equipment
- Panini press see note 1
Ingredients
- 2 slices sourdough bread or ciabatta or focaccia
- olive oil or softened butter
- mayo
- pesto best-quality, see note 2
- 4 slices ultra-thin provolone cheese divided
- 4 slices deli turkey
- 1/4 cup roasted red pepper slices pat dry
- 1/2 ripe avocado very thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup arugula (loosely measured)
Instructions
- Heat a panini press according to the manufacturer’s directions.
- Lightly brush the outside of both slices with olive oil or softened butter.
- Spread mayo on one inside cut side of the bread and pesto on the other.
- Layer the ingredients in this order: 2 slices provolone, turkey, roasted red peppers (patted dry), avocado (seasoned with a light sprinkle of salt and pepper), arugula (drizzled with a little olive oil), and the remaining 2 slices of provolone. Top with the remaining bread slice.
- Place the sandwich in the heated panini press. Gently close the press and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the bread is crisp and golden and the cheese has melted.
- Remove the panini from the press, let it cool for 1–2 minutes, then slice and enjoy.
Video
Notes
Note 1: No Panini Press? Many Panini Sandwich Recipes can be made in a cast-iron skillet or on a griddle. Place the sandwich in the hot pan, then press it down with another heavy skillet or a foil-wrapped brick. Cook until golden, flip, and repeat.
Note 2: Use a Good Pesto. Pesto can make or break this sandwich, in my opinion! Make your own or use one you already love. Rana's is my favorite store-bought option.
Quick Tip: Don’t Overfill. Keep the fillings in an even layer so the sandwich presses neatly and heats all the way through.
Storage: Paninis are best enjoyed hot from the press while the bread is crisp and the cheese is perfectly melted.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 804kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1961mg | Potassium: 861mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2116IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 355mg | Iron: 6mg