Turkey-Pepper Jack Panini
There’s no need to go out and buy a panini maker to achieve the pressed look characteristic of traditional panini. Instead, cook them in a greased or nonstick waffle iron and weight down the lid. Or prepare the sandwiches in a ridged grillpan, topping them with a heavy skillet to flatten them.
Ingredients
- 4 slices whole wheat or multi-grain bread
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 4 thin slices pepper Jack or salsa cheddar cheese
- 4 oz. thinly sliced deli smoked turkey
- 2 large tomato slices
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Lightly spread one side of each slice of bread with butter. Place buttered-side down on sheet of waxed paper. Layer 2 of the slices with 1 slice cheese, turkey, tomato, cilantro and remaining 1 slice cheese; top with remaining bread, buttered-side up.
- Cook in panini maker 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Notes
415 calories, 23 g total fat (13 g saturated fat), 26 g protein, 29 g carbohydrate, 80 mg cholesterol, 1240 mg sodium, 4 g fiber
