Goat Cheese, Pear, and Arugula Paninis
Anjali Shah
Paninis made on fresh baguettes are some of the best sandwiches ever! This recipe is good for a light dinner or hearty lunch.
Ingredients
- 1/2 oz fresh arugula or spinach (small handfull)
- 1 oz goat cheese
- 1 slice freshly made loaf of whole grain bread
- 1 Tbs honey
- 1/3 bosc or red pear, sliced
Directions
- Slice your baguette into 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick slices. Freeze any slices you’re not going to use, they heat up great in the oven or toaster oven! Top one slice with goat cheese, pear slices, and drizzle the honey on top.
- Top with arugula, season with salt and pepper.
- Top with the second slice of bread, and grill in a panini press until the outside is crispy and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 240
Calories from Fat 64 (27%)
(11%)Total Fat 7g
(22%)Saturated Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
(4%)Cholesterol 13mg
(10%)Sodium 237mg
(5%)Potassium 189mg
Total Carbohydrate 39g
(14%)Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 26g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(17%)Protein 8g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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