Low Fat Steak Panini
Elevate your sandwich game with this flavorful and healthy Low Fat Steak Panini recipe! Perfect for a quick lunch or satisfying dinner, this panini combines tender, seasoned lean sirloin steak with nutrient-packed baby spinach, juicy tomatoes, and creamy low-fat mozzarella cheese, all nestled between hearty whole-grain sandwich rolls. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar adds a tangy touch, while the crispy, golden exterior achieves perfection on a panini press or grill pan without excess oil, thanks to olive oil cooking spray. Ready in just 25 minutes and packed with protein, this guilt-free steak panini is a delicious way to enjoy balanced eating without compromising bold flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Lean sirloin steak
- 2 Whole grain sandwich rolls
- 1 cup Baby spinach leaves
- 1 Tomato
- 4 ounces Low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1 bottle Olive oil cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons Balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat a grill pan or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Pat the lean sirloin steak dry with a paper towel, then season it with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
Lightly spray the grill pan with olive oil cooking spray, then place the steak in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until the steak reaches your desired level of doneness.
Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then, thinly slice the steak against the grain.
Slice the whole grain sandwich rolls in half. On the bottom half of each roll, layer 2 ounces of low-fat mozzarella cheese, half of the sliced steak, 1/2 cup of baby spinach leaves, and 2-3 slices of tomato.
Drizzle each panini with 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar, then place the top half of the roll on each sandwich.
Spray a panini press or grill pan with olive oil cooking spray and preheat it over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the panini press or pan and lightly press down.
Cook the panini for 3-5 minutes or until the bread is crispy and the cheese has melted. If using a grill pan, flip the sandwiches halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
Remove the panini from the heat, slice in half, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 227 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 3822 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 107.7 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 724 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1278 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
