Grilled Turkey and Cremini Sandwich with Fig Jam & Feta

serves 4

Ingredients
Grilled turkey:
1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless turkey thighs
2 Tbsp (30 mL) yogurt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) fig jam, *recipe follows
1 Tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
1 tsp (5 mL) sea salt
2 cups (500 mL) cremini mushrooms, sliced thinly
2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp (15 mL) flat leaf parsley
2 pinches salt

Sandwiches:
8 slices whole wheat bread
The rest of the fig jam
Sheep’s milk feta
Fresh ground pepper
Baby kale or spinach

Fig Jam:
6 large figs, skins peeled off if they are tough
2 Tbsp (30 mL) brandy
1/2 Tbsp (15 mL) lemon zest (half a large lemon)
Juice from 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar

Directions
Grilled Turkey: Preheat barbeque to medium-high, covered for 10 minutes
1. Mix yogurt, fig jam, olive oil and sea salt to make marinade and marinate turkey thighs for a minimum of one hour and up to overnight.
2. Open barbeque and place yogurt-marinated thighs on grill. With the lid kept open, cook, turning once or twice, until internal temperature reaches 170oF (77oC), 15-20 minutes.
3. Shred slightly so it fits well into the sandwich.
4. While thighs cook, place a cast iron skillet on the barbeque and add the mushrooms, oil garlic
and salt.
5. Cook, without stirring for about 7 minutes (this helps them get nice and crisp) until golden brown around the edges, 15-20 minutes.
Sandwiches:
1. Place the slices of bread down, and top with a layer of fig jam, the grilled turkey thigh meat, a layer of mushrooms, crumbled feta and lots of pepper.
2. Top with greens and place second slice of bread on top. Slice in half and enjoy!
Fig Jam:
1. Chop your skinned figs in half and place in a pot with brandy, lemon zest and juice, and sugar.
2. Let sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
3. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to a simmer and let cook for 30 minutes.
4. Break up the fruit with a fork or a potato masher.
5. Pour into a jam jar and place in the fridge to cool.
6. Makes 1/2 cup (125 mL). Will keep for 2 weeks.

Nutritional Information
Per serving
Calories: 659
Protein: 46 g
Fat: 26 g
Carbohydrates: 62 g
Recipe by Kelly Brisson of The Gouda Life (www.thegoudalife.ca).
http://www.tastyturkey.ca/recipes/grilled-turkey-and-cremini-sandwich-with-fig-jam-feta/