Smoked Turkey Reuben Cranberry Sandwich

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Smoked Turkey Reuben Cranberry Sandwich
Posted on 2011-07-23 00:30:02


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“Smoked turkey stands in for corned beef in this lightened variation of a deli favorite. Serve with a pickle wedge and fresh avocado slices.�
Prep time: 10 min

Plating time: 2 min




Ingredients

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
8 slices rye bread
4 (1-ounce) slices reduced-fat, reduced-sodium Swiss cheese (such as Alpine Lace)
8 ounces smoked turkey, thinly sliced
2/3 cup sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup fresh cranberries
1/4 cup fat-free Thousand Island dressing
1 ripe avocado pitted, scooped and cut in slices
1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
1/8 tsp sea salt


Preparation

Spread about 3/4 teaspoon mustard over each bread slice. Place 1 cheese slice on each of 4 bread slices. Divide turkey evenly over cheese. Top each serving with 2 1/2 tablespoons sauerkraut, 3 tablespoons cranberriesÂ* and 1 tablespoon dressing. Top each serving with 1 bread slice, mustard sides down.
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 sandwiches to pan; top with another heavy skillet. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden; remove sandwiches from pan, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and sandwiches.
Serve with sliced avocados sprinkled with 1/8 tsp sea salt

All recipes by Chef Eddy Resident Chef

 

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[Roxy77]

This looks good