Bistro Turkey Sandwiches

weekend cooker's Note:

Sweet and savory flavors combine in this quick healthy sandwiches. The apple give an unexpected crunch.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

Yield: 6.0 sandwic ...

• 1 small 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 apple juice
• 6 wheat sandwich buns, split
• 6 bibb lettuce, leaves
• 1 medium pear, peeled, and thinly sliced
• 1 lb cooked turkey breast, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves
• 6 tablespoons crumbled gorgonzola

Directions:

1. In a small skillet over medium heat, cook onion and 1 teaspoon brown sugar in the oil for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
2. Stir in salt, and cayenne.
3. Combine the mustard, apple cider,and remaining brown sugar, and spread over bun bottoms.
4. Layer` with lettuce, pear, turkey, basil, and cheese.
5. Top with carmelized onions, and top with other bun half.