Bistro Turkey Sandwiches

Name: Bistro Turkey Sandwiches
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 4 teaspoons brown sugar, divided; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon apple cider or unsweetened apple juice; 6 wheat sandwich buns, split; 6 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves; 1 medium pear, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 pound cooked turkey breast, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves; 6 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

“Sweet and savory flavors combine in this quick, healthful sandwich. The pear gives an unexpected sweetness. You can substitute the pear for an apple for a tasty change.” Veronica Callaghan - Glastonbury, Connecticut

Ingredients

1 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 teaspoons brown sugar, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
6 wheat sandwich buns, split
6 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
1 medium pear, peeled and thinly sliced
1 pound cooked turkey breast, thinly sliced
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves
6 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Directions

In a small skillet over medium heat, cook onion and 1 teaspoon brown sugar in oil for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Stir in salt and cayenne.
Combine the mustard, apple cider and remaining brown sugar; spread over bun bottoms. Layer with lettuce, pear, turkey, basil and cheese. Top with caramelized onion. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 346 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Apple-Basil Turkey Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions and Cider Mustard in Healthy Cooking December/January 2009

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pols005

Feb 17, 2017

I don't eat meat so made these with Tofurkey. I thought the combination of flavors was great. My daughter didn't love the onions or the gorgonzola.
Bratrattery

Nov 26, 2011

I made these for my husband and I using leftover Thanksgiving turkey- I didn't put the onions on mine and he didn't put the mustard sauce on his, we both loved it. He toasted his and put ranch on it. Very good.
eviestulipsrabbitry

Oct 18, 2011

We loved it!