Turkey Pesto Sandwich
A crave-worthy Turkey Pesto Sandwich made with tender turkey, creamy provolone, and vibrant homemade pesto in crispy ciabatta bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Deli-style turkey breast
- Homemade or store-bought pesto
- Provolone cheese
- Ciabatta bread
- Olive oil (for grilling)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients for the pesto: In a food processor, combine 2 cups of fresh basil leaves, 3 cloves of garlic, a handful of pine nuts, and ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add olive oil: With the processor running, gradually add ½ cup of extra-virgin olive oil until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and store in the fridge.
- Slice the ciabatta bread open like a book.
- Spread pesto generously on the inside of both slices of bread.
- Layer slices of turkey breast on one half of the ciabatta.
- Add a slice or two of provolone cheese on top.
- Heat a skillet or panini press over medium heat, adding a tablespoon of olive oil for crispiness.
- Grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes on each side until the cheese is melty and the bread is golden brown.
- Remove from heat, let cool for a minute, then cut in half diagonally.
- Serve with a side of crispy chips or a fresh salad.
Notes
Add arugula or mixed greens for color and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Try adding grilled veggies or jalapeños for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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