Turkey Panini with Roasted Vegetables

No ratings yet

By using low-fat ingredients and a colorful list of vegetables, our healthy sandwich provides plenty of nutrients and flavor!

This turkey panini with roasted vegetables is warm and satisfying.

You might be watching your food intake, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on sandwiches like this turkey panini with roasted vegetables. By using low-fat ingredients and a colorful list of vegetables, our healthy sandwich provides nutrients while tasting great. While everyone loves a sandwich, greasy burgers or sub sandwiches full of processed meat don’t add any nutritional value. Instead of indulging in that drive-through craving, take some time to make your own work of sandwich art.

Choose Deli Meat Wisely

Pair this sandwich with a healthy side salad for s super-filling meal.

To be fair, processed meat tastes great and is incredibly convenient. However, if you apply these health hacks, you can dig into a stacked sandwich with very little guilt.

For starters, don’t buy those pre-packaged plastic wrapped lunch meats from the refrigerated section next to the pre-packaged cheese. These sandwich meats are full of nitrates and sodium. Unfortunately, that’s one of the top hidden decisions that can seriously undermine weight loss. Instead, go to the deli and order the leanest meat you can find. Ask them to slice the amount you’ll need for the week. That way, you can indulge in convenience while still choosing a less processed, healthier variety.

Add Some Vegetables To That Sandwich

Enjoy this yummy sandwich for lunch or dinner!

Adding veggies to any meal is always smart. Red bell peppers provide much-needed vitamins and minerals. Additionally, they are full of antioxidants, which help prevent cancer and other degenerative diseases. In my house, we put them under the broiler in the oven. In less than forty minutes, you can roast a sheet pan full of bell peppers. 

By turning the peppers every ten minutes or so, you’ll get a wonderful char, giving a moist, earthy component to the peppers. On a sandwich, a roasted pepper adds divine intervention of a slightly sweet, earthy flavor. Married with the competing textures of bread, cheese, and meat, you’ll fall in love with this tasty tidbit.

Thinly Sliced Eggplant Cooks Up Quickly On A Grill-Pan 

our gorgeous turkey panini is a great option for brunch.

Typically, I roast eggplant on a sheet pan coated with oil. But when I want to make a healthy sandwich, I choose sliced eggplant and use a grill pan. The secret to cooking eggplant is to ensure there’s enough oil on it to create soft, pliable slices. Also, use medium heat to ensure even cooking. Dry heat or too-high heat will inevitably create a cardboard-like texture, so don’t be afraid of using more oil to make this component sing.

Use Fats That Are Low In Fat

Fresh turkey and veggies pair beautifully together.

A little secret to making a great grilled or pressed melty sandwich is to spread low-fat mayo on the outer bread pieces. It helps the outsides crisp up without added full fat found in butter. We also like to choose cheese that’s lower in fat, like Swiss or spreadable cream cheese. With all the other flavors you’ll get from the healthy turkey and roasted veggies, you won’t need a cheese that’s high in fat. 

Ultimately, this turkey panini with vegetables doesn’t need any side dishes. Instead of making this a lunch-only option, serve this healthy yet sophisticated sandwich for dinner with guests. Better yet, friends coming over for brunch will love this wholesome treat. Cut sandwiches in four portions and serve with a variety of other food, like fresh fruit salad or crudites. Get the party started and make everyone happy!

No ratings yet

Turkey Panini with Roasted Vegetables

Dress up your turkey sandwich with beautiful veggies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Yield 2 people
Serving Size 1 sandwich
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 4 bread slices whole grain
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 bell pepper roasted
  • 4 ounces eggplant thinly cut into 4 slices and cooked in a pan
  • 8 ounces turkey breast sliced thick (4 oz. per sandwich)
  • 1/4 cup fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Combine honey and mustard in a small bowl, set aside. Spread mayonnaise (or preferred fat) on one side of two pieces of the bread. Assemble two sides of a sandwiches with cheese, turkey, and veggies.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat for a minute or two, so it has time to heat fully. Place assembled sandwich slices bread the hot pan or quickly build your sandwich and top with un-buttered bread.
    If you have a panini pan, place the sandwich topped bread first and then top with the other slice. Slather the tops with mayo or butter and then cook according to manufacturer's direction.
  • Top the sandwiches with a large cast iron pan and press firmly. Cook 2-3 minutes, butter the top pieces, spread honey mustard inside and then flip. Cook another 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 867mg | Potassium: 687mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2454IU | Vitamin C: 78mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 3mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 12
Keywords Budget-Friendly, High Protein

Have you made this recipe?
Tag @skinnyms on Instagram or hashtag it #skinnyms

Serving a house full of guests? Try pairing your sandwich with Honey Mint Fruit Salad or this unique Grilled Avocado & Peach Salad

Be sure to like our Facebook page and follow us on Pinterest for tasty recipes, clean eating tips, and healthy lifestyle resources.

Do you have a favorite sandwich recipe? We’d love to hear about it. Leave us a message in the comment area below.

This post may include affiliate links.

Alison Borel

Alison Borel came into the culinary world by owning and operating three family restaurants with her husband in San Diego. During that time, she tested, wrote, and taught all the recipes used by her team. She also led cooking classes for small groups. Familiar with vegan and vegetarian cuisine from working in an organic cafe and camp, her preference lies in a plant-based whole foods diet. Alison knows eating for longevity and nutrition not only tastes good, but feels good too.

More by Alison

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating