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Turkey, Spinach, and Sun Dried Tomato Panini

Today’s guest recipe comes from Ann at Cooking Healthy for Me. She’s got such a contagious enthusiasm (see below) emanating from every post and I’m sure you’ll enjoy browsing through her beautifully photographed collection of recipes. We’re so fortunate to have her here making one of her favorites:

YAY!  It’s time for another panini!  I loooove paninis!  There’s something about that crispy bread and you can add the most delicious ingredients….the flavor combinations are endless! This panini was particularly tasty – and it’s made from ingredients you probably have in your pantry….and the flavor? All I can say is….Wow! It was delicious from the start and the more I ate it, the better it was!  The hearty taste of the vegetables, the rich flavor of the spread and cheese and the smoky turkey….perfect!

Toasted smoked turkey sandwich with spanich, onions, tomatoes, garlic mustard mayonaise, and swiss cheese

Serves: 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbl low-fat mayo
  • 1 tbl dijonnaise
  • 1 small clove of garlic, minced
  • 1/8 tsp salt and pepper
  • 2 mutli-grain ciabatta rolls
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 heaped tbl chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 c fresh spinach
  • 6 slices of deli-style smoked turkey
  • 2 slices low-fat Swiss cheese

Method:

  1. All the ingredients are to be split on each roll…
  2. Heat Panini Press.
  3. Mix mayo, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Divide mixture and spread on each side of both ciabatta rolls.
  5. Chop onion and tomatoes.
  6. Heat a non-stick pan to medium-high.  Add olive oil.  Add onion and sautee until translucent.
  7. Add sun-dried tomatoes and (if needed) add a splash of water.
  8. Put spinach on rolls, add onion mixture on top of spinach (it will wilt it).
  9. Add turkey and swiss to sandwich and close.
  10. Spray the bottom of your panini press with non-stick spray, put sandwich on top.
  11. Spray the top of sandwich and close press.
  12. Cook for 3-4 minutes – or until bread is crispy and cheese is melted.

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7 Comments

  1. Your panini looks fantastic with all those veggies. Such a colorful and healthy sandwich.

  2. This looks delicious! I love the colors and the contrasting textures. I love any kind of turkey sandwich but this one looks extra-special.

  3. I love Anna and I love this panini!

  4. So happy to see you on here Ann!

  5. Ann

    Thanks Everyone! I’m glad you like the sandwich….we just loved it!

    A GREAT BIG THANKS to Flex Your Food for featuring the panini….it was terrific fun being featured today!

  6. Oh this looks so satisfying, fresh and delicious! What a perfect idea for lunch. Thanks!

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