And it won’t set you back 1000 calories like a hoagie would!

Get our recipe for aPanini with Provolone, Peppers, and Arugula.

The easy way to make healthier comfort foods.

Paleo chicken panini with pesto and peppers

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forGrilled Cheese with Sauteed Mushrooms.

Get our recipe for aTurkey Reuben Sandwich.

And not for naught, pastrami beats out both bacon and sausage in the low-calorie department!

Italian panini with provolone and peppers and arugula

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe for anEgg Sandwich with Pastrami and Swiss.

Italian Tuna Melt

There’s nothing like taking a classic and making it better.

Get our recipe for anItalian Tuna Melt.

Grilled cheese with sauteed mushrooms

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forApple and Bacon Infused Grilled Cheese.

Get our recipe for aChicken Panini with Pesto and Peppers.

Get our recipe for theUltimate Patty Melt.

Healthy turkey reuben

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get the recipe fromPinch of Yum.

Then you’ll smother it with melty mozzarella to achieve the best pizza qualities.

Get the recipe fromTaste & Tell.

Egg sandwich with pastrami and swiss

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get the recipe fromDiethood.

Roasted Butternut Squash Panini

This is another great idea for a vegetarian panini.

Chickpea Tahini Salad Sandwich

This panini is vegan, and packed with a ton of protein.

healthy italian tuna melt

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald/ Eat This, Not That!

Get the recipe fromVeganricha.

Is this a dessert or just a sweet lunch?

You don’t have to decide.

Healthy grilled cheese with apples and bacon

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

For best results, save this one for when peaches are in season.

Get the recipe fromHalf Baked Harvest.

Yes, two fruits, chicken, and cheese, and the results couldn’t be more delicious.

Paleo chicken panini with pesto and peppers

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get the recipe fromMacheesmo.

Spicy Falafel and Roasted Veggie Naan-wich

Not all paninis wear bread slices.

Get the recipe fromCookie and Kate.

Healthy patty melt

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

It may not sounds like a big difference, but trust us, it is.

You’ll be craving this panini for days after trying.

Get the recipe fromLil Luna.

avocado veggie panini

Courtesy of Pinch of Yum

That simply means you’ll be eating dinner in no time.

Get the recipe fromCraving Something Healthy.

pizza panini

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nutella panini

Courtesy of Diethood

butternut squash panini

Courtesy of Oh My Veggies

chickpea tahini salad sandwich

Courtesy of Veganricha

honey peach brie panini

Courtesy of Half Baked Harvest

chicken raspberry panini

Courtesy of Macheesmo

falafel naanwich

Courtesy of Pinch of Yum

tomato jam panini

Courtesy of Cookie and Kate

garlic parmesan panini

Courtesy of Lil Luna

eggplant parm panini

Courtesy of Craving Something Healthy

mushroom asparagus panini

Courtesy of Oh My Veggies