Smoked Turkey and Avocado Panini

Ingredients

• ½ ripe avocado

• ¼ cup mayonnaise

• 2 ciabatta rolls, halved lengthwise

• 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided

• 2 slices provolone cheese, divided

• 1 cup whole fresh spinach leaves, divided

• 4 ounces thinly sliced mesquite-smoked turkey breast, divided

• 2 roasted red peppers, sliced into strips, divided

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mash avocado and mayo together until well-blended.

2. Preheat your panini press.

3. Brush the bottom of each roll with olive oil and place them oiled-side down on the panini press. Layer each roll with a slice of cheese, half of the spinach, half of the turkey, and half of the sliced peppers. Spread half of the avocado mixture onto the top side of each roll, then top each sandwich with the second roll. Brush the top of each roll with olive oil.

4. Close the panini press and cook until the rolls are golden brown with grill marks and the cheese has melted, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Editor's Tip

If you don't have a panini press, you can use a heavy cast iron skillet or griddle along with a weight (like another pan or even a brick wrapped in foil). Place the sandwich in the hot skillet, add the weight on top, and press down to crisp the sandwich. Once the bottom is toasted, flip it and press the other side.

Nutritional Information (per serving)