Ham on Ciabatta with Caramelized Mushrooms and Sweet Pea Shoots

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I came up with this sandwich one day while trying to figure out what to do with some random produce. It is my new favorite sandwich! BONUS STEP: Grill each sandwich in a hot sandwich press or toast sandwiches in the oven.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf ciabatta bread, vertically cut into 4 equal pieces

  • 3 tablespoons canola oil

  • ¼ large white onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms

  • 1 (8 ounce) package sweet pea shoots, chopped into 2-inch pieces

  • 4 slices Muenster cheese

  • 12 thin slices deli ham

Directions

  1. Slice each of the 4 pieces of ciabatta bread horizontally in half.

  2. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat; add oil. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil over low heat until onion begins to soften and lightly brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender and browned, 5 to 10 minutes more. Add pea shoots and cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.

  3. Open the ciabatta pieces, creating 4 sandwiches. Evenly distribute the pea shoot mixture among the bottom pieces of each sandwich; add 1 slice Muenster cheese and 3 slices deli ham. Replace the top pieces of ciabatta to make a sandwich.

Cook's Notes:

For more flavor, add fresh minced garlic and or fresh chopped herbs to caramelizing process. For a killer breakfast sandwich, add one fried egg to each portion, and change the cheese to an extra sharp aged white Cheddar!

Substitute Havarti cheese for the Muenster cheese, if desired. Use olive oil or butter in place of the canola oil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

607 Calories
27g Fat
65g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 607
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 1402mg 61%
Total Carbohydrate 65g 24%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 313mg 24%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 560mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.