Description
This Copycat Starbucks Turkey Pesto Sandwich is a delicious and easy-to-make panini sandwich that features savory deli turkey, creamy provolone cheese, flavorful basil pesto, and sweet roasted red peppers, all on crispy toasted ciabatta bread. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, this sandwich combines fresh ingredients and bold flavors cooked to perfection on a panini grill or stovetop.
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: Preheat your panini grill over medium heat. If your panini maker has a flat plate side, use that for even grilling.
- Prepare the Bread: Brush the outside of both the top and bottom pieces of bread with olive oil to ensure a crispy, golden crust when grilled.
- Spread the Pesto: Open each ciabatta roll and spread a generous amount of basil pesto on the inside of both halves to infuse the sandwich with fresh, herbaceous flavor.
- Assemble the Sandwich: On the bottom half, layer 1-2 slices of provolone cheese followed by a quarter of the turkey meat. Add the roasted red peppers on top, then place the upper roll to complete the sandwich.
- Grill the Sandwich: Place the assembled sandwich on the preheated panini grill and close the lid. Grill for about 5-7 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the sandwich is warmed through.
- Serve: Remove the sandwich from the grill, slice it in half, and enjoy it warm and melty.
Notes
- For a cheesier sandwich, add 2 slices of cheese instead of one.
- It is not recommended to freeze this sandwich as the texture may degrade.
- You can easily double the recipe to serve more people.
- If you don’t like roasted red peppers, tomatoes make a great substitute.
- If you don’t have a panini grill, you can make this sandwich on the stovetop using a skillet and pressing the sandwich with a heavy pan.
- Ensure your turkey slices are not too thin to maintain good texture and flavor.
- Homemade basil pesto can be used for a fresher taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
