Grilled Turkey Asparagus Pesto Paninis Recipe

Name: Grilled Turkey Asparagus Pesto Paninis
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pesto:; 2 cups chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves; coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup pine nuts; Panini:; 8 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 4 slices soft oatmeal bread (such as Pepperidge Farm(R)); 4 slices provolone cheese; 1/4 pound sliced deli turkey meat

Servings: persons

Pesto:
2 cups chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves
coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup pine nuts
Panini:
8 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, or more to taste
2 tablespoons butter, softened
4 slices soft oatmeal bread (such as Pepperidge Farm(R))
4 slices provolone cheese
1/4 pound sliced deli turkey meat

1
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.
2
Preheat grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil the grate.
3
Cook asparagus on the preheated grill directly on the grate or on a grill pan until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
4
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.
5
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.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pesto:, 2 cups chopped fresh basil, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Turkey Asparagus Pesto Paninis falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Turkey Asparagus Pesto Paninis

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