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WW Recipe of the Day: Spicy Turkey and Apple Panini with spinach
What’s not to like about thinly sliced apples, smoked turkey, spinach and cheddar layered between spicy mayo smeared multigrain bread and grilled until toasty and melty?
While flipping through Weight Watchers Year-Round Fresh (affiliate link), my latest cookbook acquisition impulsively grabbed at yesterday’s WW Meeting, I came across this yummy looking and sounding panini. As luck would have it I had all the ingredients necessary to whip them up for lunch today.
Since I have neither a panini press (affiliate link) or ridged grill pan (affiliate link), I made them using a couple heavy-duty cast iron skillets (affiliate link).
While my photo is not nearly as eye-catching as the one in the cookbook, this spicy grilled turkey, apple, spinach, cheddar sandwich was delicious.
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Turkey Apple Panini?
According to my calculations, each serving (1/2 sandwich) has 248 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
4 SmartPoints (Green plan)
3 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
3 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
6 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Recipe Notes
I made my own chipotle mayonnaise by stirring a little chipotle tabasco sauce into reduced fat mayo. And used a combination of baby spinach and arugula instead of only spinach because it’s what was in the fridge.
Since 1/2 sandwich is considered a serving, these panini are meant to be made with larger, 1-1/2 ounce slices of bread. You could substitute 2 slices of light bread and eat an entire sandwich for the same WW Points, if you prefer.
Rod found the combination of this panini different, but liked it. And he was pretty shocked when I told him it was a Weight Watchers recipe.
Since I love the combination of apples and cheddar, this was a winner with me.
If you like this spicy turkey cheddar panini, be sure to check out my other easy, healthy Weight Watchers friendly recipes including WW Prosciutto, Pear & Blue Cheese Sandwich, Skinny BLT, English Muffin Hawaiian Pizza, Breakfast Egg Sandwiches and Peanut Butter, Banana & Strawberry Wrap
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Spicy Turkey, Apple and Spinach Panini Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat chipotle mayonnaise
- 4 slices (1-1/2 ounces each) multigrain bread
- 16 very thick apple slices
- 6 ounces thinly sliced smoked deli turkey breast
- 1 cup loosely packed baby spinach
- 2 slices (1 ounce each) reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Spread 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice. Top 2 of the bread slices evenly with apple slices, turkey, spinach and cheddar. Top with remaining 2 bread slices mayonnaise side down.
- Lightly spray sandwiches with olive oil non-stick spray.
- Spray a large ridged grill pan (affiliate link) with olive oil non-stick spray and set over medium-high heat.
- Place the sandwiches in the pan and top with another heave skillet to weigh them down.
- Cook until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden and crispy, 2-3 minutes on each side. Or grill each sandwich in a panini press (affiliate link).
- Cut each sandwich in half before serving.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 SmartPoints (Green plan) 3 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 3 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 6 PointsPlus (Old plan) To add more spicy flavor to the sandwiches, use peppery arugula instead of spinach. I made my own chipotle mayonnaise by stirring a little chipotle tabasco sauce into reduced fat mayo. And used a combination of baby spinach and arugula instead of only spinach because it’s what was in the fridge. Since 1/2 sandwich is considered a serving, these panini are meant to be made with larger, 1-1/2 ounce slices of bread. You could substitute 2 slices of light bread and eat an entire sandwich for the same Points, if you prefer.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Source: Weight Watchers Year-Round Fresh (affiliate link) Cookbook
This video from AllRecipes shows how easy it is to make your own panini sandwich:
More Favorite Sandwiches for Weight Watchers
- Chicken Panini with Arugula, Provolone & Chipotle Mayo (SkinnyTaste)
- Grilled Turkey, Cheese & Slaw Panini (SkinnyKitchen)
- Turkey & Cheese Pesto Panini (MealPlanningMommies)
- Brie & Apple Panini (LaaLoosh)
Love the homemade panini grill! I have pans that will work! (the sandwich looks really good too. lol)
Thanks, Ree! Glad you have pans that will work 🙂