Smoked Turkey and Brie Baguette

Name: Smoked Turkey and Brie Baguette
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 French baguette (about 24 inches), halved lengthwise; 1 lb thinly sliced smoked deli turkey; 8 oz brie cheese, rind on, sliced; 1/4 cup fig jam (or apricot preserves); 2 tbsp whole-grain Dijon mustard; 2 cups baby arugula; 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped; 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

A French-inspired pressed baguette sandwich with smoky deli turkey, creamy brie, fig jam, arugula, and grainy mustard. Elegant enough for a picnic yet simple enough for any weekday lunch.

15 minEasyServes 4550 cal/serving

FrenchLunchNo-CookStandardLow CarbLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 French baguette (about 24 inches), halved lengthwise
1 lb thinly sliced smoked deli turkey
8 oz brie cheese, rind on, sliced
1/4 cup fig jam (or apricot preserves)
2 tbsp whole-grain Dijon mustard
2 cups baby arugula
1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Lay the 1 halved lengthwise French baguette (about 24 inches) cut-side up on a cutting board. Spread 1/4 cup fig jam (or apricot preserves) on the top half and 2 tbsp whole-grain Dijon mustard on the bottom half.
2

Lay 8 oz rind on, sliced brie cheese slices over the mustard side, covering as much of the bread as possible.
3

Arrange 1 lb thinly sliced smoked deli turkey in loose folds over the brie.
4

In a small bowl, toss 2 cups baby arugula and 1/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts with 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Pile the dressed arugula over the turkey.
5

Press the top half of the baguette firmly onto the filling. Wrap tightly in parchment or foil and press with a heavy pan for 5 minutes to meld the layers.
6

Unwrap, slice crosswise into 4 equal portions, and serve.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for Dijon mustard in Smoked Turkey and Brie Baguette?

The entry for Smoked Turkey and Brie Baguette calls for 2 tbsp whole-grain Dijon mustard. In its place: Whole-grain or yellow mustard with a few drops of white wine vinegar. Yellow is milder, so use a little more.

Can I make Smoked Turkey and Brie Baguette dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Smoked Turkey and Brie Baguette is 8 oz brie cheese, rind on, sliced. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Smoked Turkey and Brie Baguette keto-friendly?

A serving of Smoked Turkey and Brie Baguette carries 15 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 75 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 15 percent.

Does Smoked Turkey and Brie Baguette contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Smoked Turkey and Brie Baguette?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 15 g of carbohydrate in about 550 calories, with 20 g protein and 33 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 390 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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