Crispy toasted bread, layers of smoky ham, gooey melted cheese, and a bright basil-pesto spread — made lighter while keeping that thick, melty panini look from the photo. 😍
Ingredients
- 1 light ciabatta-style or high-fiber sandwich roll — 2 Points
- 3 oz extra-lean deli ham — 0–1 Point
- ⅓ cup fat-free shredded mozzarella — 0–1 Point
- Cooking spray — 0 Points
For the Low-Point Pesto Spread
- 2 tbsp fat-free Greek yogurt — 0 Points
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil — 0 Points
- 1 tsp grated Parmesan — 1 Point
- ½ tsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- Salt & black pepper
Instructions
- Mix the Greek yogurt, basil, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make a thick pesto-style spread.
- Slice the roll in half and spread the pesto mixture generously over both cut sides.
- Layer the ham thickly over the bottom half.
- Add the mozzarella, making sure it reaches almost to the edges so you get that big melted-cheese layer.
- Close the sandwich and lightly mist the outside with cooking spray.
- Cook in a panini press or grill pan over medium heat for 4–6 minutes, pressing gently, until the bread is deeply toasted and the cheese is completely melted.
- Slice in half while hot for that gooey center. 🤤
⭐ WW Points
Whole large panini: approximately 4–5 WW Points
That’s for the entire sandwich, not half. 🔥
Exact Points will mainly depend on the bread and mozzarella brand.
Nutrition
Approx. whole sandwich: 270 calories | 28g protein | 30g carbs | 5g fat