How to Make Turkey Avocado Panini - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and simple way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey? Try making a Turkey Avocado Panini! This sandwich is the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of the holiday season in a fresh and exciting way. It’s packed with tender turkey, creamy avocado, and lots of gooey melted cheese, all pressed together in a crispy panini. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun twist on a classic lunch, this recipe is sure to please!

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Ingredients

  • ½ ripe avocado
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 ciabatta rolls
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 2 slices provolone cheese
  • 1 cup whole fresh spinach leaves, divided
  • ¼ pound thinly sliced mesquite smoked turkey breast
  • 2 roasted red peppers, sliced into strips

Information

  • Prep Time: 17 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 sandwiches

  • Mash the avocado and the mayonnaise together in a bowl until thoroughly mixed.
  • Preheat a panini sandwich press.
  • To make the sandwiches, split the ciabatta rolls in half the flat way, and brush the bottom of each roll with olive oil. Place the bottoms of the rolls onto the panini press, olive oil side down. Place a provolone cheese slice, half the spinach leaves, half the sliced turkey breast, and a sliced roasted red pepper on each sandwich. Spread half of the avocado mixture on the cut surface of each top, and place the top of the roll on the sandwich. Brush the top of the roll with olive oil.
  • Close the panini press and cook until the bun is toasted and crisp, with golden brown grill marks, and the cheese has melted, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    723 cal.

    • Total Fat: 51g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 1720mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 59mg
    • Calcium: 328mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 623mg