BISTRO TURKEY SANDWICHES

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"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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 346 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges