Turkey Sub with Artichokes and Basil

French bread is stuffed with artichoke hearts, turkey and vegetables and then slathered with an easy basil sauce in this easy Turkey Sub with Artichokes and Basil that’s perfect for a picnic or for dinner.

I love a good sandwich recipe, like this Club Sandwich or this Grilled Cheese Sandwich. And add this turkey sub to my list of favorites, as well!

Me and basil – we have a love/hate relationship. Well, not when it comes to eating it. There is only love there. But when it comes to growing it.

I’ve had a garden before. And a big, beautiful basil plant that I could never keep up with. But then I moved, and since then, I’ve only tried growing it in pots. I just cannot get my basil to flourish in a pot. It grows tall and skinny, but the leaves are sparse.

Well, recently, I bought one of those basil plants that they sell in the produce department. I needed some basil for a recipe, and the plant was significantly cheaper than buying one of those itty bitty packages. I took my basil plant home and put it on my counter.

I used what I needed for my recipe, but there was still quite a bit left. I made sure I watered that little plant, and I kept it by my window. And to this day, that plant is still alive. And growing. I’m not sure those plants are meant to be kept in the same container on your kitchen sink, but for some reason, this is the little basil plant that could. It just keeps on giving!!

So in honor of that little, overachieving basil plant, I’m bringing you another sandwich that is perfect for summer. Perfect for picnics, for Sunday drives through the mountains, for an afternoon at the lake. This sandwich comes together quickly and feeds many. What more can you ask for??

How to Make This Turkey Sub

Make the Basil Sauce: This is as simple as combining the basil, oil, parmesan, vinegar, mustard, and garlic in a food processor. You could also use a blender.

Prep the Bread: You want to make some room for your sandwich fillings, so I like to hollow out the bread some. You can use a knife, but I think it’s easiest to just use my hands.

Assemble the Sandwich: Spread the basil sauce on both sides of the bread, then layer on the artichoke hearts, cheese, turkey, tomatoes, and then spinach.

Cut and Serve! Place the top half on the sandwich, then cut the loaf into slices.

Tips and Tricks

• I like to blot the artichoke hearts so that they aren’t too wet and they don’t make the sandwich soggy. Especially if you are assembling it early.
• If you don’t want to make the basil sauce, you can use pesto instead.
• Feel free to use individual sandwich buns instead of making one large sandwich to cut into portions.
• If making this sandwich ahead of time, make sure to wrap it in plastic wrap and keep it cold until serving.

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Egg Salad BLTs
BBQ Chicken Salad Sandwiches
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Turkey Sub with Artichokes and Basil

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Author: Deborah Harroun

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

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French bread is stuffed with artichoke hearts, turkey and vegetables and then slathered with an easy basil sauce in this easy sandwich that’s perfect for a picnic or for dinner.

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
• ▢ 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• ▢ 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• ▢ 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• ▢ 1 clove garlic grated
• ▢ salt and pepper
• ▢ 1 16-oz loaf unsliced French bread
• ▢ 1 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
• ▢ 4 slices Havarti cheese
• ▢ 1/2 lb deli sliced peppered turkey
• ▢ 1 medium or 2 roma tomatoes sliced
• ▢ 1 cup lightly packed baby spinach torn

Instructions

• In a food processor or blender, combine the basil, oil, Parmesan, vinegar, mustard and garlic. Process until mostly smooth. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
• Cut the French bread in half lengthwise. Hollow out the bread halves, leaving about 1/2 - 1 inch shell. (Reserve the bread and turn into bread crumbs, or give them to your kids to snack on like I did! 🙂 )
• Spread the basil mixture on the inside of both halves.
• Layer the artichoke hearts on the bottom layer, followed by the cheese, then the turkey, tomatoes, and then top with the spinach. Place the top half of the bread on top and cut into 6 servings.

Recipe Notes:

adapted from Better Homes and Gardens Treasured Recipes

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/6 of sandwich, Calories: 415kcal (21%), Carbohydrates: 47g (16%), Protein: 21g (42%), Fat: 16g (25%), Saturated Fat: 5g (31%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 31mg (10%), Sodium: 1052mg (46%), Fiber: 3g (13%), Sugar: 3g (3%)

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