Description
This Copycat Starbucks Turkey Pesto Sandwich is a delicious, easy-to-make panini featuring ciabatta rolls layered with basil pesto, provolone cheese, deli turkey, and roasted red peppers. Warmed on a panini grill until perfectly toasted and melty, this sandwich captures the classic flavors of the popular café favorite in the comfort of your own home.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich Components
- 2 ciabatta rolls, sliced in half
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup basil pesto
- 2-4 slices provolone cheese
- ¼ cup roasted red peppers
- ¼ pound deli turkey meat
Instructions
- Preheat the Panini Grill: Heat your panini grill over medium heat. If your grill has a flat plate side, use it to ensure even toasting and pressing of the sandwich.
- Prepare the Bread: Brush the outside surfaces of both halves of the ciabatta rolls generously with olive oil to create a crispy, golden crust during grilling.
- Apply the Pesto: Open each roll and spread a generous amount of basil pesto evenly on the inside surfaces of both bread halves for flavor infusion.
- Assemble the Sandwich: On the bottom half of each roll, layer 1-2 slices of provolone cheese, followed by a quarter of the deli turkey meat. Then, add roasted red peppers on top before closing the sandwich with the top bread half.
- Grill the Sandwich: Place the assembled sandwich on the preheated panini grill and close the lid. Cook for approximately 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the sandwich is heated through.
- Serve: Once grilled, remove the sandwich from the grill, slice it in half, and enjoy immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- If you prefer a cheesier sandwich, increase the provolone to 2 slices per sandwich.
- This sandwich is not ideal for freezing as it may affect the texture and freshness.
- The recipe can be easily doubled to serve more people.
- If you do not enjoy roasted red peppers, sliced tomato makes a great substitute.
- You can make this sandwich on the stovetop using a skillet if a panini press is unavailable; press down with a heavy pan and grill until cheese melts.
- Ensure that your turkey slices are not cut too thin to maintain good sandwich texture.
- For a fresher flavor, consider making your own basil pesto.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
