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Heart-Healthy Turkey, Spinach & Balsamic Panini

Heart-Healthy Turkey, Spinach & Balsamic Panini

This panini is crispy on the outside with melty mozzarella, savory deli turkey, fresh spinach, and a bright balsamic-garlic brush for tangy flavor. Ready in about 25 minutes, it's an easy, heart-conscious lunch option.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Course: Lunch
Keyword: Balsamic, Heart-Healthy, Multi-grain, Panini, Spinach, Turkey

Equipment

  • small bowl
  • Panini pan

Ingredients

  • 8 oz bread multi-grain
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon vinegar balsamic
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 4 slice turkey breast deli style
  • 4 slice mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 medium onion red
  • 3 cup spinach

Instructions

  1. Mince the garlic and thinly slice the red onion.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and minced garlic.
  3. Brush one side of each slice of bread with the olive oil–balsamic–garlic mixture.
  4. Place the bread on a hot Panini pan with the oiled sides facing out.
  5. Stack turkey breast slices, mozzarella, sliced red onion, and spinach on one slice of bread.
  6. Place a second slice of bread on top of the filling with the oiled side facing out.
  7. Cook on the Panini pan until the bread is grilled and the cheese is melted.

Notes

Brush both outer sides of the sandwich with the olive oil–balsamic–garlic mixture for a lightly flavored, crispy crust. Use thinly sliced red onion so it warms evenly in the sandwich. Choosing multi-grain bread and deli-style turkey keeps this panini lean and heart-friendly.