Starbucks Turkey Rustico Panini Made Skinny
Ingredients
Ingredients for Onions:
- ⅓ cup onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon reduced-fat butter or Smart Balance light
Ingredients For Panini:
- 1 whole-wheat sandwich thin, see shopping tips
- 1 teaspoon reduced-fat butter
- Dijon or yellow or spicy brown mustard
- 2 ounces smoked turkey, see shopping tips
- 1 large slice tomato, cut in half
- Spinach leaves or kale
- 1 slice (1 oz) light Swiss cheese
Instructions
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, mix together the onions, vinegar, brown sugar, and butter. Cook in microwave for 1-2 minutes, until onions are soft.
- To Assemble Panini: Spread the outside of sandwich thin, both top and bottom, with ½ teaspoon of butter on each. Split open and spread the inside of the bottom slice with mustard. On top of mustard, place turkey, cooked onions, tomato, spinach, and top with cheese. Place remaining top piece of sandwich thin, butter side out.
- To Make in Panini Maker or George Forman Grill: Place in preheated Panini maker or George Foreman grill and cook for 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted and panini is golden brown.
- To Make on Cooktop: Coat a nonstick pan with cooking spray. Add panini. Cover pan with lid and cook on medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes, until bottom is golden brown. Using a spatula, turn sandwich over. Flatten a little with the spatula. Cover and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden. Turn over again and cook, uncovered about 30 seconds more, until cheese is melted.
Nutrition
Serving: 1paniniCalories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 26gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 866mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gBlue Smart Points: 7Green Smart Points: 7Plus Points: 7