Smoked Turkey Melts With Tomato Artichoke Spread Recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup water-packed artichoke hearts, chopped1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley2 garlic cloves, halved2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperSANDWICHES:12 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)1 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped24 thin slices deli smoked turkey1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar12 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450°. Place the first 10 ingredients in a food processor; process until mixture resembles a paste. Spread over one side of each bread slice. Layer with red peppers, turkey and onion. Place on baking sheets; drizzle with vinegar. Cover loosely with foil.

Bake 10 minutes. Uncover and top with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes longer.