BISTRO TURKEY SANDWICHES

Bistro Turkey Sandwiches image

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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 1 tablespoon unsweetened apple juice
6 whole grain buns, split
6 bibb lettuce or 6 boston lettuce leaves
1 medium pear, peeled and thinly sliced
1 lb cooked turkey breast, thinly sliced
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped if you prefer
6 tablespoons gorgonzola, crumbled

Steps:

In small skillet over medium heat, cook onion and 1 t 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 : Calories 213.5, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 69.1, Sodium 380.8, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 8.1, Protein 27.5