Turkey & Tomato Panini

By EatingWell.com
June 28, 2009
 

A creamy spread full of Parmesan and fresh basil cozies up to turkey and summer-ripe tomato slices for a savory hot sandwich that will quickly become a go-to mealtime solution.

Prep Time:	25 minutes
Ready in:	25 minutes
Yield:	4 servings
Ease of Prep:	Easy

 

Recipe Ingredients
	3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
	2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
	2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
	2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
	1 teaspoon lemon juice
	Freshly ground pepper to taste
	8 slices whole-wheat bread
	8 ounces thinly sliced reduced-sodium deli turkey
	8 tomato slices
	2 teaspoons canola oil

Recipe Directions

• 1. Have four 15-ounce cans and a medium skillet (not nonstick) ready by the stove.
• 2. Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, Parmesan, basil, lemon juice and pepper in a small bowl. Spread about 2 teaspoons of the mixture on each slice of bread. Divide turkey and tomato slices among 4 slices of bread; top with the remaining bread.
• 3. Heat 1 teaspoon canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2 panini in the pan. Place the medium skillet on top of the panini, then weigh it down with the cans. Cook the panini until golden on one side, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, flip the panini, replace the top skillet and cans, and cook until the second side is golden, 1 to 3 minutes more. Repeat with another 1 teaspoon oil and the remaining panini.

 

Health Advantages: low calorie, high fiber, low sat fat, low cholesterol, heart healthy, healthy weight.

Nutrition Information
Servings Per Recipe: 4
	Amount Per serving
	Calories:	272 cal					Carbohydrate Servings:	2
	Carbohydrates:	36 g		Dietary Fiber:	5 g		Cholesterol:	27 mg
	Fat:	4 g		Sodium:	680 mg		Saturated Fat:	1 g
	Protein:	10 g		Potassium:	118 mg		Monounsaturated Fat:	1 g
	Nutrition Bonus:	Fiber (20% daily value), Calcium & Iron (15% dv).
	Exchanges:	2 starch, 1 lean meat

 Source: Family.go

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