grilled-turkey-asparagus-pesto-panini.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Blend basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Add pine nuts and pulse just until pine nuts are chopped, but still visible.",
        "Preheat grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil the grate.",
        "Cook asparagus on the preheated grill directly on the grate or on a grill pan until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.",
        "Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons butter onto 1 side of each bread slice. Spread desired amount of pesto onto the opposite side of each bread slice. Layer provolone cheese and turkey on the pesto-side of 2 bread slices; top with a second bread slice, pesto-side down.",
        "Place sandwiches directly on the grill and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 6 minutes per side. Remove from grill and cut each sandwich in half."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "Pesto:",
        "2 cups chopped fresh basil",
        "1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese",
        "1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil",
        "2 garlic cloves",
        "coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste",
        "1/4 cup pine nuts",
        "Panini:",
        "8 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, or more to taste",
        "2 tablespoons butter, softened",
        "4 slices soft oatmeal bread (such as Pepperidge Farm\u00ae)",
        "4 slices provolone cheese",
        "1/4 pound sliced deli turkey meat"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Grilled Turkey Asparagus Pesto Paninis",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/236736/grilled-turkey-asparagus-pesto-panini/"
}