Introduction
has been my go-to comfort stack since that crazy busy food festival I catered last summer. Oh my word — the way the sweet corn plays with the smoky halal turkey just makes me smile every single time! I literally stumbled on this combo when I was trying to use up leftover corn (you know how it goes). Now it's become that recipe my Instagram followers constantly DM me about. Three layers of toasted sourdough, packed with creamy avocado spread, crisp vegetables, and that amazing turkey-corn duo. Pure sandwich heaven!
Timing
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 9 slices sourdough bread (honestly, any sturdy bread works)
- 1 lb halal turkey breast, thinly sliced
- 2 cups fresh sweet corn kernels (frozen works too, just thaw first!)
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tomatoes, sliced thin
- 1 red onion, super thin rings
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 4 tbsp mayo (I use olive oil based)
- 2 tsp zaatar seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Corn
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat (no oil needed!) and toss in your corn kernels. Let them get all charred and toasty — about 3-4 minutes. The kitchen's gonna smell amazing! Sometimes I catch myself just standing there, taking it all in...
Step 2: Make the Avocado Spread
Mash those avocados with lime juice, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp zaatar. I like leaving it a bit chunky for texture. Trust me on the zaatar - it's a game-changer!
Step 3: Toast & Assemble
Get your bread nice and golden in the toaster. Not too dark tho - we've all had those burnt-edge moments right? 😅 Layer 1: bread + avocado spread + turkey + corn. Layer 2: bread + mayo + spinach + tomatoes + onions. Top with the final bread slice. Sprinkle remaining zaatar because... why not?
Healthier Alternatives
Need to switch things up? Use whole grain bread for extra fiber (my kid actually prefers it!). For gluten-free friends, I've tried this with canyon bakehouse bread - works great. Going low-carb? Wrap it in lettuce leaves instead of bread. The avocado spread carries everything so beautifully you won't even miss the carbs.
Storing Tips
Look, I'll be honest - this Loaded Halal Turkey & Sweet Corn Triple-Decker Sandwich is best fresh. But! If you must prep ahead, keep components separate. Store roasted corn in
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