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Turkey & Egg Panini
(Makes 1 sandwich)

2 slices whole wheat bread or your favorite bread
1-2 tablespoons diet margarine or butter, melted
1/4 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese or 1 slice part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 thin slices smoked turkey
1 fried egg (prepared in nonstick skillet with vegetable spray)
1/4 cup leaf lettuce or fancy mixed greens
2 slices tomato, optional

Brush one side of each slice of bread with diet margarine. Turn one bread slice over and sprinkle with cheese. Place smoked turkey slices and egg on top of cheese. Add lettuce and tomato. Top with remaining bread slice, buttered side on top. Place on a Panini press or if using a skillet or griddle, press down with a press or metal spatula as the sandwich cooks until cheese melts, about 3-5 minutes.

Approximate nutrient content per sandwich:
453 calories; 30 gm protein; 25 gm fat; 29 gm carbohydrate; 4 gm dietary fiber; 1310 mg sodium

Recipe source: American Egg Board


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