Apple Orchard Panini Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Italian bread or Ciabatta buns
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Apple butter
- Roasted deli turkey
- Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced
- Brie cheese, sliced
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 136g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 230 | |
| Calories from Fat 93 | 40% |
| Total Fat 10.57g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 6.11g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium 339mg | 14% |
| Potassium 252mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 14.83g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 4.81g | 3% |
| Protein 18.87g | 30% |
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