Superfast Sandwich Recipes - Cooking Light

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They're portable, easy to make, good for any time of day, and these recipes all take 20 minutes or less.

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Tuna, Avocado, and Pickled Onion Sandwich

Greg DuPree

View Recipe: Tuna, Avocado, and Pickled Onion Sandwich

This sandwich is all about healthy fats, with omega-3 fatty acids in the tuna and monounsaturated fat in the avocado. The first boosts brain function; the second is great for heart health. Tuna and avocado also happen to taste delicious together, along with pickled onion, roasted almonds, and briny, pea-green Castelvetrano olives. You’ll want a sturdy loaf of sourdough to support the filling; be sure to buy from the bakery section of the supermarket.

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Egg-in-a-Nest BLT Sandwiches

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View Recipe: Egg-in-a-Nest BLT Sandwiches

These toasty handfuls may just be the ultimate combo in the world of sandwiches. The recipe combines some of our favorite things: It's a delicious mash-up of egg-in-a-hole, avocado toast, and a classic BLT.

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Turkey Sliders with Crunchy Green Apple Slaw

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View Recipe: Turkey Sliders with Crunchy Green Apple Slaw

Sliders make any burger night more fun, especially since you get double the creamy, crunchy slaw. Look for ground turkey rather than ground turkey breast—the former has a bit more fat and flavor from dark meat while still keeping a lean profile.

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Blackened Grouper Sandwiches With Rémoulade

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View Recipe: Blackened Grouper Sandwiches with Rémoulade

Firm white fish like grouper, tilapia, and mahi mahi are perfect for crusty sandwiches because they won't fall apart after cooking.

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BBQ Shrimp Toasts

Photo: Jennifer Causey

View Recipe: BBQ Shrimp Toasts

Shrimps tossed in spicy vinegar BBQ sauce are a super-savory toast topping that makes a great lunch or light dinner. Pair these flavorful open-faced sandwiches with the Haricots Verts with Cherry Tomatoes and Mushrooms for a colorful and complete plate.

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Waffle Iron Turkey Melt Panini

Photo: Jennifer Causey

View Recipe: Waffle Iron Turkey Melt Panini

This playful turkey melt's abundant crisp crevices and gooey interior will have the whole family wondering, "What can we waffle next?"

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Chicken Cordon Bleu

Photo: Jennifer Causey

View Recipe: Chicken Cordon Bleu

For extra-crispy sandwiches, weigh them down in the pan by placing a heavy skillet on top while they sizzle.

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Pork Sliders With Smashed Avocado

Photo: Jennifer Causey

View Recipe: Pork Sliders With Smashed Avocado

For smaller sandwiches like these, we prefer to smash the avocado into a spread before assembling so that no slippery slices are lost on the journey from plate to mouth.

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Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Photo: Jennifer Causey

View Recipe: Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Fresh tarragon infuses this picnic-perfect chicken salad with lovely anise notes. However, feel free to separate part of the salad into a bowl before adding the tarragon for a couple of kid-friendlier servings.

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Grilled Margherita Sandwiches

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View Recipe: Grilled Margherita Sandwiches

This quick five-ingredient entrée transforms a favorite pizza combo into a melty grilled sandwich. To thinly slice fresh mozzarella with ease, freeze the cheese for about 30 minutes before cutting.

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Summer Veggie Sandwich

Photo: Jennifer Causey

View Recipe: Summer Veggie Sandwich

Scooping out part of the bread in this simple version of pan bagnat allows for more tasty fillings and acts as a hull to collect flavorful tomato juices. Make breadcrumbs with scooped-out bread.

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Roast Beef, Broccoli Rabe, and Provolone Sandwiches

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View Recipe: Roast Beef, Broccoli Rabe, and Provolone Sandwiches

Transform deli roast beef from a mundane lunch staple to a dinner-worthy entrée with the addition of this garlicky broccoli rabe sauté.

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Cuban Pork Sliders

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Cuban Pork Sliders

As with traditional Cuban sandwiches, pressing these sliders as they cook yields a thin and crisp bite.

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Tomato and Prosciutto Sandwiches with Pea Pesto

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View Recipe: Tomato and Prosciutto Sandwiches with Pea Pesto

Toast the leftover torn bread from the baguette for breadcrumbs (which you can freeze), or add to soup for a slightly thicker soup.

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Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sliders

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View Recipe: Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sliders

Didn't think pulled chicken was possible in less than 20 minutes? You'll become a believer once you try your first bite of this delicious sweet and savory sandwich. For a less sweet option, use sliced dill pickles.

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Superfast Sandwiches

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Tuna, Avocado, and Pickled Onion Sandwich

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Egg-in-a-Nest BLT Sandwiches

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Turkey Sliders with Crunchy Green Apple Slaw

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Blackened Grouper Sandwiches With Rémoulade

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BBQ Shrimp Toasts

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Waffle Iron Turkey Melt Panini

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Chicken Cordon Bleu

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Pork Sliders With Smashed Avocado

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Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwiches

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Grilled Margherita Sandwiches

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Summer Veggie Sandwich

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Roast Beef, Broccoli Rabe, and Provolone Sandwiches

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Cuban Pork Sliders

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Tomato and Prosciutto Sandwiches with Pea Pesto

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Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sliders

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