Turkey, Pesto, and Cranberry Melt

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Love at first bite.

The best part of Thanksgiving? Leftovers! Skinny Ms. is here to transform your plain turkey into a mouth-watering meal. Our Turkey, Pesto, and Cranberry Melt Sandwich is simple and easy to prepare. We’ve added whole grain bread, low-fat mozzarella, and basil pesto to Thanksgiving classics. The result is a tasty treat for the whole family to enjoy.

Each ingredient is packed with nutritional benefits. Basil is rich in Vitamin K, manganese, and Vitamins A & C. Cranberries contain Vitamin C and fibers. Turkey provides lean protein, and whole grain bread is a healthy source of carbohydrates. With its stunning combination of flavors, this zesty sandwich is love at first bite.

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Turkey, Pesto, and Cranberry Melt

This recipe is perfect after a busy holiday when you just want to make something quick, easy, and delicious.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Yield 8 people
Serving Size 0.5 sandwich
Course Lunch
Cuisine Universal
Author SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

  • 4 cooked turkey breast slices (leftover turkey is perfect)
  • 1/4 cup cranberry sauce more to taste
  • 1/4 cup pesto recipe for pesto
  • 8 mozzarella slices part-skim
  • 8 whole-wheat bread slices
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil optional pure butter melted

Instructions

  • Prepare sandwiches by spreading olive oil on one side of bread. Heat a large griddle or nonstick skillet to medium heat, add bread and place olive oil side down. Add turkey slices and cranberry sauce to 4 slices and pesto and cheese to the other 4. Grill until bread is golden on the bottom, turkey is hot and cheese melted.
  • Remove sandwiches and cut in half. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving: 0.5sandwich | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 325mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7
Keywords Budget-Friendly, Holiday, Low-Carb, Quick and Easy

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