The last time that I made tapenade I thought that in addition to being good as a topping for crostini, that a tapenade would also be good as a spread in sandwiches. When I made the artichoke and green olive tapenade with asiago I remembered thinking this and I planned on saving some of it to use in a few sandwiches. I had had roast turkey sandwiches on my mind for a few days and the turkey and artichoke tapenade combo sounded like a good one! Since I did not really want to roast a full turkey just to make a few sandwiches I picked up a large turkey breast and just did that. A turkey breast is great for things like this as it is really easy to roast and it provides you with plenty of meat that is just perfect for sandwiches! So far the sandwich had some nice roast turkeya and a salty and flavourful tapenade so I decided to add something on the sweeter side, with some slowly caramelized onions and since I sill have plenty of roasted red pepper from the fall roasting, I added some of those to the mix. I finished the sandwich off with some baby spinach and a touch of mayonnaise.
Just by looking at the list of flavour packed ingredients in this sandwich you can tell that it is going to be amazing and it does not disappoint! All of the flavours play well together forming one really tasty sandwich! I am going to have to make a bigger batch of the artichoke and green olive tapenade with asiago nest time!
Roast Turkey Sandwich with Artichoke Tapenade, Caramelized Onions and Roasted Red Peppers
These roast turkey sandwiches are just packed with flavour with artichoke tapenade, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers and baby spinach.
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 slices bread or 2 buns cut in half
- 4 tablespoons artichoke tapenade
- 4 slices roast turkey
- 1 large roasted red pepper, cut in half
- 1 handful baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons mayo
directions
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the onions and water and cook until completely tender and caramelized and golden, about 20-30 minutes, adding more water as needed.
- Spread the artichoke tapenade on 2 slices bread, top with roast turkey, roasted red peppers spinach and the remaining slices of bread with mayo.
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Mimi G says
March 22, 2012 at 11:50 pmWhat a fantastic looking sandwich!! You have the most gorgeous photos..plus great sounding food. Love your site. Thanks for all the work you put into it!!
Anonymous says
March 23, 2012 at 12:09 amSeriously?! Where can I send the bill for the repairs to my computer now that the keyboard is full of drool? 😉
ChiTown Girl says
March 23, 2012 at 12:10 amSorry, I accidentally clicked the 'anonymous' button!! Maybe it's the short in my keyboard. Yeah, I'm going with that!
debra says
March 23, 2012 at 12:28 amnow, that's a sandwich!
Kevin says
March 23, 2012 at 1:16 amErin Delight: Yes, I am a big fan or caramelized onions! 🙂
Becky says
March 23, 2012 at 2:26 amKevin, I love it!!! i'm from Brazil and i love to cook too…
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janet @ the taste space says
March 23, 2012 at 4:30 amThis looks like a great combination of flavours, Kevin! 🙂 That tapenade looks crazy yum – I will have to try it sans cheese.
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
March 23, 2012 at 7:50 amI am addicted to caramelized onions! This is a terrific sandwiche.
Cheers,
Rosa
mireia badia says
March 23, 2012 at 8:41 amI really need to start making your sandwiches and your pictures!
Joanne says
March 23, 2012 at 10:24 amThat is one majorly serious sandwich! You stuffed it with so many delicious things…and I bet it's just as good even without the turkey for us vegetarians!
Lea Ann (Highlands Ranch Foodie) says
March 23, 2012 at 11:58 amThis is one good looking and sounding sandwich. Pumpernickel bread always makes for a great presentation.
Jenny says
March 23, 2012 at 3:35 pmThis looks like something that vegetarians could enjoy, too, just by omitting the turkey. Yum!
Emily (New York, NY) says
March 23, 2012 at 5:09 pmThis looks deliciousss! Why am I looking at food blogs when I have yet had time to eat and haven't gone grocery shopping yet this week?!
Jenn Kendall says
March 23, 2012 at 6:47 pmwow, that sandwich looks and sounds amazing! awesome!
left coast hombre says
March 23, 2012 at 10:24 pmI always look forward to these posts but this is over the top good. Its got a lot my essential food groups. Keep it up and I hope your cholesterol is OK. Only change for me is canned chokes are my last choice. But Im in Calif. so spoiled, but out of season would rather frozen or bottled first myself. Great site.
SauceSimmer'n says
March 24, 2012 at 12:48 amIt looks delicious & what a great combination!
Emily says
April 19, 2012 at 3:55 amI like that you used a dark bread for this sandwich–pumpernickel right? looks good!
Kevin says
April 19, 2012 at 9:37 amEmily: Yes that is a pumpernickel bread which I often enjoy using for sandwiches, though it can sometimes be more difficult to photograph well.
marla says
December 1, 2012 at 9:35 pmSuch a great looking sandwich Kevin!
Barbara Cortili says
November 21, 2013 at 11:31 pmI wouldn't mind that gorgeous sandwich for lunch one of these days! Kevin, I love all your recipes but your sandwich ideas are just too awesome! 🙂