Pesto Panini Recipe

Here’s a great tuna and pesto panini recipe – an excellent combination of flavors that’s sure to satisfy both your tastebuds and your tummy.

 Canned Tuna, Pesto and Shredded Cheddar Panini

• 8 slices whole-wheat bread
• 1 6 ½-oz. can tuna packed in brine, drained well
• ¼ cup pesto
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1/8 cup sundried tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil

In a large bowl, mix the tuna, pesto, mayonnaise, sundried tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese; flavor with pepper and salt. If possible, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors. When ready to serve, preheat panini grill to medium. Spread mixture over panini bottoms and cover with panini tops. Brush lightly with olive oil and grill in hot grill for 5-7 minutes, or until bread is golden-brown and cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy.