Turkey Sandwich W Red Pepper-Pine Nut Pesto, Caramelized Onion

Submitted by Catherine from AL

"great summer sandwich - recipe from Cooking Light."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 garlic cloves, halved
• 1 (7 ounce) bottle roasted red peppers, drained
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cups onions, sliced vertically
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 loaf ciabatta
• 12 ounces turkey breast, sliced
• 2 ounces Fontina cheese, sliced
• 2 cups watercress, trimmed

directions

1. Place first 6 ingredients in blender, process until smooth.
2. Heat oil in skillet. Add onion and sugar, cook 8 minutes or until onion is browned, stirring occasionally.
3. Cut bread loaf in half horizontally; spread pepper mixture evenly over cut sides of bread. Layer turkey, fontina cheese, onion, and watercress over the bottom half of loaf; top with remaining loaf half.