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Turkey Focaccia Sandwich with Beet Pesto & Feta

A gourmet sandwich with prosciutto, cucumbers, tomatoes and pickled onions
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: Turkey Focaccia Sandwich
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Calories: 500kcal
Cost: $40

Equipment

  • 1 small sheet pan to roast beets
  • parchment paper optional
  • 1 Food processor for the pesto
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 cutting board

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Focaccia bread horizontally sliced

For the beet pesto

  • 2 large beets cubed
  • ¼ cup olive oil plus more, for the beets
  • ⅓ cup fresh basil
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • 3 tbsp pine nuts
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated or shaved
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

For the Mediterranean mixture

  • ½ cup cucumber diced
  • ⅓ cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Other toppings

  • sliced turkey around 12 slices
  • sliced prosciutto around 12 slices
  • mayonnaise
  • dijon mustard
  • arugula
  • pickled red onions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉. Place your chopped beets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and toss. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes or until a knife comes out somewhat easily when inserted into the beet. Let cool for 10 minutes.
    2 large beets
  • Make the pesto - add all the ingredients to the food processor and pulse until smooth. Then add the beats and pulse again - add more olive oil if too chunky for your taste.
    ¼ cup olive oil, ⅓ cup fresh basil, ¼ cup fresh parsley, 3 tbsp pine nuts, 1 garlic clove, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch pepper, 1 pinch red pepper flakes, 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Make the mediterranean salad. In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, tomato, feta and one tablespoon of olive oil.
    ½ cup cucumber, ⅓ cup cherry tomatoes, ¼ cup crumbled feta, 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Prepare your sandwich. Cut your focaccia and add a generous helping of beet pesto on one side, as well as mayo and Dijon mustard on the other. Layer on the turkey, prosciutto, salad mixture, arugula and pickled onions. Enjoy!
    1 loaf Focaccia bread, sliced turkey, sliced prosciutto, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, arugula, pickled red onions