Description
This Copycat Starbucks Turkey Pesto Sandwich is a delicious and easy-to-make panini-style sandwich featuring ciabatta rolls, flavorful basil pesto, tender deli turkey, provolone cheese, and sweet roasted red peppers. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, it is toasted to golden perfection on a panini grill for melty cheese and warm, savory flavors.
Ingredients
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Sandwich Ingredients
- 2 ciabatta rolls, sliced in half
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup basil pesto
- 2-4 slices provolone cheese
- ¼ cup roasted red peppers
- ¼ pound deli turkey meat
Instructions
- Preheat the Panini Grill: Set your panini grill to medium heat. If your grill has a flat plate side, choose that for even pressing and toasting.
- Brush Bread with Olive Oil: Lightly brush the outside of both the top and bottom halves of each ciabatta roll with olive oil. This helps achieve a crisp, golden crust when grilled.
- Spread Pesto: Open each bread half and spread a generous amount of basil pesto on the interior surface of both the top and bottom pieces.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Place 1-2 slices of provolone cheese on the bottom bread piece, then layer with a quarter of the deli turkey meat. Add roasted red peppers on top, then close the sandwich with the top bread half.
- Grill the Sandwich: Place the sandwich onto the preheated panini grill and close the lid. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the sandwich is warmed through.
- Serve: Remove from the grill, slice the sandwich in half for easier eating, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For extra cheesiness, use 2 slices of provolone instead of one.
- This sandwich is not suitable for freezing due to texture changes.
- Double the recipe easily to serve more people.
- If you prefer, substitute roasted red peppers with fresh tomato slices.
- You can make this sandwich on the stove using a skillet and a heavy pan to press the sandwich, cooking on medium heat for a few minutes on each side until cheese melts.
- Use turkey meat that is not sliced too thin to ensure good texture and flavor.
- Feel free to make your own basil pesto for a fresher taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
