Bistro Turkey Sandwiches

By carvalhohm

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

Preparation

Step 1

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.

Yield: 6 servings.