Mediterranean Turkey Panini

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 13, 2023
The word panini refers to sandwiches that are pressed and toasted. I make panini for my fellow teachers and friends. For potlucks, make several and cut them into fourths. —Martha Muellenberg, Vermillion, South Dakota
Mediterranean Turkey Panini Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 4 ciabatta rolls, split
  • 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara or spaghetti sauce, divided
  • 1 container (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 2 plum tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 pound sliced deli turkey

Directions

  1. Spread each ciabatta bottom with 2 tablespoons marinara sauce. Top with half the cheese; add the artichokes, tomatoes, turkey and remaining cheese. Spread each ciabatta top with 2 tablespoons marinara sauce; place over turkey.
  2. Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill until cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes. Place remaining marinara sauce in a small microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high until heated through. Serve with sandwiches.

Test Kitchen Tips
  • If you don’t have ciabatta rolls, feel free to use sliced sourdough or baguette.
  • These sandwiches are ideal for brunch and dinner. You can make any kind of panini with ingredients on hand by using a panini press or griddle pan. make sure to use a thicker, heartier bread though.
  • It doesn't get better than these ooey-gooey panini recipes.
  • Nutrition Facts

    1 sandwich with 1/3 cup sauce: 701 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 2314mg sodium, 98g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 8g fiber), 40g protein.