Smoked Ham and Chimichurri Panini

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    500 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Smoked Ham and Chimichurri Panini

When I’m craving a quick, inexpensive, warm and cheesy no-cook meal I make this ham and chimichurri panini. Sure it’s baked, so technically it’s cooked, but it truly does not require much prep time and you will only need a handful of ingredients.

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Ingredients

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Chimichurri Sauce:

  • handful Italian parsley stems removed
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • handful fresh cilantro stems removed
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 10- ounce loaf Ciabatta halved horizontally
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces deli smoked ham
  • Oaxaca cheese thinly sliced
  • 1 roasted red bell pepper seeded, sliced, and roasted
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Instructions

Chimichurri Sauce:

  1. Puree all ingredients in a blender. Transfer to bowl. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)

Panini:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Place two halves of bread on a baking sheet.
  3. Brush one cut side of ciabatta with olive oil and spoon on chimichurri sauce and arrange the ham slices on top. On the opposite layer brush with olive oil and layer with red pepper, and top with cheese.
  4. Bake open for 10 minutes.
  5. Close sandwich and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts.
  6. Cut sandwich into quarters. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you want a quicker option then replace the homemade chimichurri sauce with store bought pesto and use jarred roasted bell peppers. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 500kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 1444mg (60%) Potassium 249mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1423IU (28%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 14mg (78%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 500 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 500kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 1444mg 60%
Potassium 249mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1423IU 28%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 14mg 78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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