"Healthified" Turkey-Artichoke Panini

"Healthified" Turkey-Artichoke Panini

Prep Time:
15 Min
Start to Finish:
15 Min
Servings:
2 sandwiches
Print:
8.5 x 11 6 x 4
We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the original.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup marinated artichoke hearts (from 6-oz jar), drained
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat garlic-and-herbs spreadable cheese (from 6.5-oz container)
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed washed fresh baby spinach leaves, chopped
  • 4 slices soft whole wheat bread, 1/2 inch thick (1 1/2 oz each)
  • 1/4 cup roasted red bell peppers (from a jar), drained, sliced
  • 4 oz sliced cooked turkey breast or chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat shredded Italian cheese blend
  • Cooking spray or olive oil cooking spray

Directions

  1. Heat closed contact grill or panini maker for 5 minutes.
  2. Place artichoke hearts on paper towels; pat dry. Coarsely chop artichoke hearts.
  3. n small bowl, mix artichoke hearts, spreadable cheese and spinach. Spread mixture on 2 bread slices. Top with bell peppers, turkey and shredded cheese. Top with remaining bread slices. Spray both sides of sandwiches with cooking spray.
  4. When grill is heated*, place sandwiches on grill. Close grill; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.

Additional Directions

How To:
*To cook in skillet, heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sprayed sandwiches; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until toasted and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Nutritional Information Per Serving; 1 Sandwich:

Calories:
380 
Calories From Fat:
90 
Total Fat:
10g 
Cholesterol:
70mg 
Sodium:
680mg 
Potassium:
540mg 
Protein:
34g 
Vitamin A:
25% 
Vitamin C:
25% 
Calcium:
25% 
Iron:
20%