How to Make Grilled Turkey Asparagus Pesto Paninis - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Turkey Asparagus Pesto Paninis are the perfect combination of savory, hearty, and refreshing flavors. This mouthwatering dish features tender grilled turkey, crisp asparagus, and zesty pesto, all sandwiched between two slices of crusty bread and grilled to golden perfection.

Whether you're looking for a delicious weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch option, these paninis are sure to hit the spot. The combination of grilled turkey and fresh asparagus provides a hearty and heal...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped fresh basil
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • 8 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 4 slices soft oatmeal bread (such as Pepperidge Farm®)
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • ¼ pound sliced deli turkey meat

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Blend basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Add pine nuts and pulse just until pine nuts are chopped, but still visible.
  • Preheat grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook asparagus on the preheated grill directly on the grate or on a grill pan until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons butter onto 1 side of each bread slice. Spread desired amount of pesto onto the opposite side of each bread slice. Layer provolone cheese and turkey on the pesto-side of 2 bread slices; top with a second bread slice, pesto-side down.
  • Place sandwiches directly on the grill and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 6 minutes per side. Remove from grill and cut each sandwich in half.
  • Nutrition

    961 cal.

    • Total Fat: 73g
    • Saturated Fat: 27g
    • Cholesterol: 110mg
    • Sodium: 1878mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 43g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 798mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 698mg