Turn your Char Crust smoked turkey (recipe here) or roast turkey (recipe here) into an easy, flavorful sandwich with homemade pecan pesto, Parmesan, and a toasted baguette.
Ingredients
Pecan Pesto
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2 oz fresh basil
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1 Tbsp chopped pecans
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2 cloves garlic
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1/4–1/3 cup olive oil
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Red pepper flakes, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
For the Sandwich
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Char Crust Turkey, sliced
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Baguette
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Pecan Pesto
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Optional: sliced tomato, fresh greens, or additional Parmesan
Directions
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Make the pesto. Add the basil, pecans, and garlic to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency. Stir in the Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
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Toast the bread. Slice the baguette and lightly toast until crisp around the edges.
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Build the sandwich. Spread the pecan pesto generously over the toasted baguette. Layer with sliced smoked turkey and any additional toppings you like.
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Serve. Close the sandwich, slice, and enjoy.
