**Introducing Toasted Artichoke Sandwiches: A Delightful Fusion of Flavors and Textures**
Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing toasted artichoke sandwiches, where the richness of artichoke hearts meets the creamy comfort of cheese, all nestled between slices of toasted bread. These sandwiches are a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a delightful balance of savory, tangy, and herbaceous notes. Discover three irresistible variations: the classic Toasted Artichoke Sandwich, the zesty Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich, and the indulgent Artichoke and Bacon Sandwich. Each recipe promises a unique taste experience, catering to various preferences and dietary choices. Get ready to indulge in a sandwich that will elevate your lunch or dinner routine to new heights.
THE MOST AMAZING ROASTED ARTICHOKES
These roasted artichokes are easy to make and full of the best lemony, herby, garlicky flavors. See dipping sauce ideas below.
Provided by Ali
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Use a knife to slice off the bottom 1/2-inch (or more, if you'd like) of the artichoke stems, and the top 1 inch of the artichoke globes (the leaves on top). Remove and discard any small leaves toward the bottoms of the stems. Rinse the artichokes with water.
- Slice the artichokes in half vertically. Use a spoon to scoop out the fuzzy "choke" in the middle of the artichoke. Then use kitchen shears to trim about 1/4/-inch off the pointy tips of each of the artichoke leaves (so that they don't poke you when you eat them). Rub a lemon wedge all over the entire surface of each artichoke half, to prevent browning.
- Place the artichoke halves in a baking dish or on a baking sheet cut-side-up. Brush the cut sides of the artichokes evenly with the olive oil. Then fill the cavities evenly with the garlic, followed by a few small sprigs of the fresh herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
- Flip the artichokes over, using the herbs to help hold in the garlic, so that they are cut-side-down. Brush the tops of the artichokes with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Then remove and cover the pan with aluminum foil, and bake for an additional 25-35 minutes, or until the artichokes are tender and the leaves pull off easily.
- Place the tray on a cooling rack. Carefully remove, discard the herbs (or stir them into your dipping sauce for extra flavor), and drizzle the artichokes with extra lemon juice.
- Serve the roasted artichokes warm with your desired dipping sauce.
FRIED ARTICHOKE SANDWICH
The battered and fried artichokes in this vegan sandwich recipe have a satisfying crunch and a kind of buttery and tangy bite to them that you're going to love.
Provided by Lauren Toyota
Categories Sandwich Vegetarian Vegan Artichoke Spring Summer Lunch Dinner Deep-Fry Fry Pickles Soy Free Tree Nut Free
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- To make the cabbage slaw, combine the purple cabbage with 1 tablespoon of the jalapeño ranch and all the lime juice in a mixing bowl. Set aside in the fridge while you prepare the fried artichokes.
- To make the fried artichokes, in a deep fryer or in a large heavy- bottom pot with a thermometer attached heat the fryer oil to 360°F. If using a pot, it should be around a third full of oil. Set aside a large baking sheet with a wire rack on top to place the fried artichokes on. Do not rest them on paper towels as they will become soggy.
- Drain the artichoke hearts from the can or jar and cut them in half if they're whole. Gently squeeze out any excess water from the artichoke pieces by patting between paper towels or with a clean tea towel so that the artichokes aren't super wet.
- To a large mixing bowl, add ½ cup of the gluten-free flour. In another large mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining ¾ cup of the flour, the cornstarch, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne.
- Once the oil is to temperature, add 1 cup of the club soda to the flour mixture to start and gently whisk until combined. Add more club soda as needed to ensure the batter is loose enough to dip and dredge the artichokes but thick enough that it sticks and doesn't run right off too much. (The amount of liquid varies, as I find gluten-free flours to have varying hydration levels.) Use one hand to coat 4 or 5 artichoke halves in the flour dredge and then coat one piece at a time in the liquid batter. Lift each piece from the batter and let the excess drip off. Quickly place the battered artichokes directly in the hot oil and fry the first batch for 4 to 6 minutes, until crispy and golden brown.
- Use a slotted spoon or a pair of tongs to place the artichokes onto the wire rack, and continue frying in batches.
- To make the sandwiches, lightly toast the buns. Spread the remain- ing jalapeño ranch on the inside of the top and bottom buns. Add the purple cabbage slaw to the bottom bun and top with pickles, 4 or 5 fried artichoke pieces, and the top bun.
GRILLED SPINACH-ARTICHOKE SANDWICHES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine half of the onion, the vinegar and a pinch of salt in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until hot; set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining onion and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Add the artichokes and heat through, 4 minutes. Stir in half of the spinach and cook until wilted, 2 more minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the asiago, goat cheese, mayonnaise and the remaining spinach.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Sandwich the spinach-artichoke mixture between the bread slices. Brush the sandwiches with olive oil and add to the grill pan. Grill 3 minutes per side. Let rest 2 minutes; cut in half.
- Drain the reserved onion. Drizzle with olive oil, then add the tomatoes, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste; toss. Serve with the sandwiches.
GRILLED ARTICHOKE SUB
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lop off stem end of the head of garlic. Pour the olive oil over the exposed cloves, sprinkle with salt and pepper and wrap loosely in foil. Bake until soft and slightly caramelized, about 20 minutes. Let cool, squeeze out the garlic cloves and set aside. Once cool, using your knife, chop into a paste.
- Mix together the roasted garlic, ricotta, basil, romano and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Gently add the artichokes to the grill pan and grill until properly charred, 4 to 5 minutes a side, then set aside.
- Meanwhile, lightly toast the baguette, about 5 minutes.
- For the sandwich build: Split the toasted baguette in half and schmear each half with the ricotta spread. Then pile on the grilled artichokes. Next, add the toasted pine nuts and finally the red leaf lettuce. Cut to serve your family and friends and enjoy with a side of Tony Bennett perhaps.
ARTICHOKE TEA SANDWICHES
These tea sandwiches are extremely flavorful with a little kick to them! I like them so much that I make a batch and just make regular sandwiches for lunch. The spread can keep for several days in the fridge. This recipe came from my Saveur Magazine.
Provided by Grace Lynn
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 20 sandwiches, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the artichokes, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, and cayenne. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide mixture evenly among 10 slices of bread, top each with remaining bread slices and cut off crusts with a serrated edge knife. Cut each sandwich diagonally to create two triangles.
- Transfer to a platter and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight to soften before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.9, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 812.7, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 5.2, Protein 7
PANINI WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS, SPINACH AND RED PEPPERS
Here's a great way to pack a lot of nutrients into a sandwich. If you use frozen artichoke hearts, the panini are quickly assembled.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Add the spinach to the boiling water and blanch for 10 to 20 seconds. Transfer to the ice water to cool for a few minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds, and stir in the artichoke hearts. Stir for a few minutes, until the artichoke hearts are beginning to color, and add the thyme leaves and the spinach. Toss together and season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
- Preheat a panini grill. Top four of the bread slices with the artichoke hearts and spinach. Add strips of roasted pepper, then cheese. Top with the remaining bread and press together. Brush the outside of the bread (top and bottom slices) with olive oil. Place in the panini maker and grill for four to five minutes, until the cheese has melted and the bread is toasty. Slice in half and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 414, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 636 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ARTICHOKE AND EGGPLANT PANINI
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Sandwich Vegetarian Quick & Easy Father's Day Backyard BBQ Lunch Artichoke Eggplant Spring Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Fontina Gourmet Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 (main course) servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat; see grilling procedure .
- Pulse artichokes, mayonnaise, capers, and garlic in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
- Trim off a thin slice from 2 opposite long sides of eggplant, then cut eggplant lengthwise into 4 (1/3-inch-thick) slices. Brush both sides of slices with 2 tablespoons oil (total) and season with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
- Grill eggplant slices, covered, turning once and brushing grilled sides with 1 tablespoon oil (total), until golden-brown and tender, about 4 minutes, then transfer to a tray.
- Brush both sides of bread with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and grill, covered, without turning, until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes.
- Top each of 4 bread slices, grilled sides up, with cheese and an eggplant slice. Spread artichoke mixture on remaining 4 bread slices, grilled sides up, then assemble sandwiches.
- Put sandwiches on grill and press down with a metal spatula, then grill, turning once, until heated through and grill marks appear, about 4 minutes total.
MONTEREY ARTICHOKE PANINI
Looking for a new sandwich idea? This wonderful combination of cheese, artichokes, spinach and tomatoes feels fresh and special. -Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Top two slices of bread with a slice of cheese each; layer each with 1/4 cup artichokes, 1/4 cup spinach, two tomato slices and remaining cheese. Top with remaining bread. Spread butter over outside of sandwiches. , Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 855mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
BAKED SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE TOASTS
We're taking this very popular, hot baked dip and making it even more user-friendly by spreading it on perfect toast ahead of time-which not only makes the experience more special and luxurious, but the individual portions allow you to enjoy that beautifully browned crust in every bite.
Provided by Chef John
Time 1h15m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat (such as Silpat®).
- Cut bread into 1/2-inch slices. Transfer onto the prepared sheet and brush very generously with melted butter until well soaked.
- Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before topping. Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Add cream cheese, Gruyere, provolone, 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, garlic, green onion, pepper, salt, cayenne, nutmeg, spinach, and artichokes to a mixing bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Use a spoon to top each piece of toast with at least a 1/2-inch thick layer of the cheese, artichoke, and spinach mixture. Grate some extra Parmigiano-Reggiano on top of each toast if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the tops and bottoms are nicely browned, about 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 393.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
Tips:
- Choose the freshest artichokes you can find. Look for artichokes that are heavy for their size and have tightly closed leaves.
- Trim the artichokes properly. Cut off the stem and the top inch of the leaves. Then, use a sharp knife to remove the tough outer leaves until you reach the tender, pale green leaves.
- Cook the artichokes until they are tender. You can boil, steam, or roast the artichokes. If you are boiling or steaming the artichokes, cook them for about 15 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. If you are roasting the artichokes, roast them at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly browned.
- Use a variety of cheeses in your sandwich. A blend of mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan cheese will give you a rich and flavorful sandwich. You can also use other cheeses, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Fontina.
- Add some extra flavor to your sandwich with herbs and spices. Garlic, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes are all great choices. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of olive oil.
Conclusion:
Toasted artichoke sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a sandwich that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you are looking for a new sandwich recipe, give toasted artichoke sandwiches a try. You won't be disappointed!
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