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Carnitas Pineapple Panini
This carnitas pineapple panini is made with the meat from the Pioneer Woman's Carnitas Pizza. Mouthwatering in every bite.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Dishes
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
carnitas pineapple panini, pineapple carnitas panini
Servings:
1
servings
Author:
Gina Matsoukas
Ingredients
2
slices
whole wheat bread
1/2
cup
carnitas
3
slices
pineapple rings
core removed
1/4
cup
baby spinach
8
thin slices of sharp cheddar cheese
1
tablespoon
soft butter
Instructions
Preheat panini griddle to medium-high or, if doing stop top, heat a skillet or griddle to medium high.
Spread butter on one side of each piece of bread.
Flip the bread over and layer cheese on both pieces.
Next lay the pineapple rings on one piece of bread and then the meat on top of that.
Finish with a handful of baby spinach on the piece of bread with just the cheese and flip that piece on top of the other to make a sandwich.
Transfer to panini maker or skillet and press for about 3-5 minutes until cheese is sufficiently melted and oozing.
Slice and half and enjoy warm.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
SERVING
|
Calories:
498
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
46
g
|
Protein:
24
g
|
Fat:
25
g
|
Saturated Fat:
12
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.5
g
|
Cholesterol:
89
mg
|
Sodium:
1105
mg
|
Potassium:
195
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
20
g
|
Vitamin A:
1314
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5
mg
|
Calcium:
218
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg