Turkey and Lingonberry Open Faced Sandwiches

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

A Classic Swedish Sandwich with a Twist

Turkey and Lingonberry Open Faced Sandwiches

by The Chefin Sandwich

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 slices bread , Lingonberry or 4 slices rye meal
	4 teaspoons butter , at room temperature
	2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
	1 dash dill weed
	4 lettuce leaves
	8 ounces cooked turkey breast , sliced
	1/4 cup lingonberry preserves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

322

Sugar

10g

Fat

11g

If you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is packed full of flavor, you can't go wrong with this Classic Swedish Sandwich. The combination of tender turkey slices, tangy lingonberry preserves, and zingy Dijon mustard makes this sandwich a crowd-pleaser. The open-faced presentation also makes it perfect for entertaining guests or for a light lunch or dinner. To spice things up, you can also use rye bread instead of regular bread to give the sandwich a unique flavor and texture.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2.	Place your bread on a baking sheet and toast it lightly.
3.	Spread butter on each slice of bread and then spread Dijon mustard on top of it in a thin layer.
4.	Add a dash of Dill weed on top of the spread.
5.	Place a lettuce leaf on top of the spread.
6.	Add sliced turkey breast on top of lettuce leaves.
7.	Spoon a generous amount of lingonberry preserves on top of turkey slices.
8.	Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until everything is heated through and the bread is crispy.

PROS

This open-faced sandwich is a quick and easy meal that can be made with very few ingredients.
It is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

The turkey and lingonberry combo is delicious and the added health benefits of the ingredients make this dish a great option for people on a health kick.

CONS

The bread in this meal makes it heavy in carbohydrates.
If you are on a low-carb diet, this may not be the best option for you.
It is also fairly high in sodium.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This sandwich is high in protein and will help you feel fuller for longer. Turkey is a great source of lean protein, which is essential for muscle growth and repair. Lingonberries are high in antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation in the body and prevent damage to cells.
Dijon mustard is also a great source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, iron, and calcium.