10 Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes + Arugula Pesto Turkey Tartine
Servings: 2
Ingredients
For the tartines
- 2 pieces thick cut bread
- 1/2 lb leftover roasted turkey sliced
- 1/2 cup arugula pesto recipe below
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced
- handful of fresh arugula
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
For the arugula pesto
- 4 cups packed fresh arugula
- 1 cup packed fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
For the tartines
- Turn the oven on broil.
- Toast the 2 pieces of bread until the bread is just golden brown.
- Slather 1/4 cup of the arugula pesto on the top of each piece of toast and add the sliced turkey and fresh mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper. Place the 2 tartines into the oven and broil for 1-2 minutes until the cheese just starts to melt and bubbly. Remove from the oven and top with some fresh arugula. Serve immediately.
For the arugula pesto
- Combine everything in a blender or food processor and pulse for 1-2 minutes until blended.