Artichoke Sandwiches with Pesto Dijon Dressing

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 280.1
  • Total Fat: 13.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 24.9 mg
  • Sodium: 918.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
  • Protein: 13.4 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Artichoke Sandwiches with Pesto Dijon Dressing calories by ingredient


Introduction

This is a delicious, low calorie, vegetarian sandwich.

The original version was made with French bread that you slice in half lengthwise (like a hoagie), but I put it on whole wheat bread to lower the calories. While I make this with fresh mozzarella, it is also very good with provolone cheese.

If you want to add meat to it, a slice of cooked salami or Genoa salami would go well with it (not included in the Nutrition Information here).

Bon appetit!
This is a delicious, low calorie, vegetarian sandwich.

The original version was made with French bread that you slice in half lengthwise (like a hoagie), but I put it on whole wheat bread to lower the calories. While I make this with fresh mozzarella, it is also very good with provolone cheese.

If you want to add meat to it, a slice of cooked salami or Genoa salami would go well with it (not included in the Nutrition Information here).

Bon appetit!

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    DRESSING
    1 cup fresh basil
    1/3 cup olive oil or salad oil
    2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
    1 tablespoon capers, drained
    1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
    2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
    1 clove garlic, quartered

    TOPPINGS
    1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
    4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
    1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
    2 cups torn fresh spinach

    8 slices whole wheat bread

Directions

1. In blender or food processor combine all DRESSING ingredients until smooth.

2. Spread dressing on each slice of bread (1/4 of the dressing per sandwich).

3. Layer the mozzarella, tomatoes, artichokes, and spinach on the "bottom" pieces of bread (1/4 of each per slice of bread).

4. Add the "top" pieces of bread to complete the sandwiches. Serve and enjoy!

Makes 4 sandwiches (1 sandwich per serving).


NOTE ~ I often prepare the dressing and cut the veggies and cheese, then store them in containers in the fridge. I then prepare a fresh sandwich when I want one. All ingredients will store well for a few days.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KALISCHILDE.