Bonjour! And welcome to my Mediterranean food blog!
A few weeks ago, I was encouraged to eat clean, healthy foods. Up for the challenge, I happened to stumble upon the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet is a reflection of clean eating from long ago (you know, when the word "processed" wasn't around) and promotes natural foods such as fruits, vegetables, healthy fats and hearty breads. Although I am not exclusively on the Mediterranean diet (I love all that "processed" food too much, too!), I always enjoy experimenting with these Mediterranean recipes!
My first recipe I would like to share is a Mediterranean grilled turkey and cheese sandwich with a hummus spread.
This recipe idea was first originated by Picky Palate, but I dropped a few of the ingredients to make the cheese and hummus flavorfully shine.
Start with buttering up your slices of bread (only one side of each slice). You can use salted or unsalted butter. Don't make the same mistake I did by heating up your skillet ahead of time. I thought this would be a quick assembly of the sandwich, but I wasn't fast enough! The kitchen started smoking up pretty quick and my first sandwich got pretty blackened!
Next, flip your bread slices over to the un-buttered sides. Liberally spread on as much hummus as your tastebuds care for to both slices of bread! Hummus has a subtle flavor, so I was perfectly happy to add on about half a tablespoon to each slice. Next, fold on your slices of turkey and provolone cheese to one slice of bread. On top of that, sprinkle the feta cheese and roasted red pepper. Sometimes there can be too much of a good thing, and I find the feta and pepper to be a little strong. Be cautious, then, with how much flavor of each you want in your sandwich.
Set the other slice of bread on top (butter side up!) and turn on your stovetop to low heat. Spray a griddle or skillet with Pam so your sandwich doesn't stick! Carefully lay your sandwich on the griddle or skillet and wait around three to four minutes for that particular side to become toasted. If you want it a little more well done than that, adjust heat or wait just a little longer. Check the bottom side of the sandwich with a spatula to see if it is ready to be flipped. When it is, flip over to toast the opposite side, waiting for another three to four minutes.
Once your sandwich is toasted to your liking, be sure to turn the heat off your stove, and slide your Mediterranean sandwich onto a plate! I'm sure you're ready to dive into it by now! Be prepared for the delicious, gooey-ness that follows! The roasted red pepper mixed with the mellow hummus is simply perfection!
Mediterranean Grilled Turkey and Cheese Sandwich with Hummus Spread Recipe:
Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Ingredients:
-Tablespoon of salted (or unsalted) butter
-2 slices of sourdough bread
-1 Tablespoon hummus (or to taste)
-2 sandwich slices of turkey
-2 slices of provolone cheese
-1/8th cup of feta cheese
-2-3 slices roasted red pepper, to taste
Directions:
Butter up your slices of bread (only one side of each slice). Then flip your bread slices over to the un-buttered sides. Liberally spread on as much hummus as your tastebuds care for to both slices of bread! Next, fold on your slices of turkey and provolone cheese to one slice of bread. On top of that, sprinkle the feta cheese and roasted red pepper. Place other slice of bread on top (butter side up!) and toast on stove top on low heat for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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