TOASTED ARTICHOKE SANDWICHES

Toasted Artichoke Sandwiches image

Looking for a delicious meatless supper? You've found it with these quick-and-easy sandwiches! -Teri Lange, Schaumburg, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
8 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
8 spinach leaves
1/4 cup butter, softened

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the artichokes, pepper and onion in oil until tender; stir in cheese. Remove from the heat., In a food processor, combine mayonnaise and tomatoes; cover and process until finely chopped., Spread four bread slices with half of the mayonnaise mixture; layer with a spinach leaf, artichoke mixture and remaining spinach. Spread remaining bread with mayonnaise mixture; place on top. Butter outsides of sandwiches., On a griddle, toast sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until bread is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 1053mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.