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Turkey Pesto Sandwich

Turkey Pesto Sandwich

This Turkey Pesto Sandwich is my new favorite! I like using leftover turkey for this recipe and then pile it with fresh mozzarella, home-grown tomatoes, spinach and - of course - my homemade pesto!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 2 sandwiches
Calories 1244 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup leftover turkey meat
  • 1/2 cup spinach
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tomato thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter

Basil Pesto

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup pistachios
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan grated
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic minced

Instructions
 

  • If you're making your own pesto, put all pesto ingredients (olive oil, basil, pistachios, lemon juice, Parmesan, salt, garlic) into blender or food processor and blend until becomes a smooth paste. Spoon out of blender and set aside. 
    1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup pistachios, 1/2 lemon, 2 tbsp Parmesan, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic, 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • Coat 2 slices of bread with 2 tablespoons pesto and the other 2 slices with mayonnaise
    4 slices sourdough bread, 1/4 cup basil pesto, 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • Slice mozzarella cheese into thin slices and place half of the cheese on top of the pesto. 
    8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
  • Warm turkey in microwave for 50-60 seconds. Top cheese with turkey meat. Top with 2-3 spinach leaves, tomato slices and remaining mozzarella cheese. 
    1 cup leftover turkey meat, 1/2 cup spinach, 1 tomato
  • Place 2nd slice of bread on top of sandwich and press lightly. Butter top side of bread using softened butter and a spatula. 
    2 tbsp butter
  • Turn on non-stick grill pan skillet over medium high heat. Place sandwiches into pan butter side down. Press down with spatula and until bread is lightly toasted and cheese starts to melt - about 2-3 minutes. Butter top side of bread while it's face up. 
  • Turn stove down to medium heat and carefully flip sandwiches and toast until cheese melts. 
  • Remove from pan, slice and serve! 

Notes

**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 1244kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 62gFat: 78gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 2120mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3002IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 718mgIron: 7mg
Keyword pesto, sandwich, turkey
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