Carnitas Pineapple Panini
This carnitas pineapple panini is made with the meat from the Pioneer Woman's Carnitas Pizza. Mouthwatering in every bite.
Servings: 1 servings
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: 1SERVING | Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1105mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1314IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 3mg