Piquillo-Pepper Num Pangs Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 medium carrots , julienned
2 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
3 cups packed thai basil leaves
2 anchovy fillets, chopped
2 tsp fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tsp asian fish sauce
1 tsp crushed red pepper
2 cloves garlic, 1 chopped, 1 whole
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground pepper
4 6-inch lengths of semolina baguettes or kaiser rolls, split
4 tbsp unsalted butter
mayonnaise , for spreading
sriracha sauce, for drizzling
1 6- oz cucumber , thinly sliced lengthwise on a mandoline
1 6- oz jar piquillo peppers, drained
12 large cilantro sprigs

Directions:

In a medium bowl, toss the carrots with the vinegar and sugar. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour; stir occasionally.
In a food processor, combine the basil, anchovies, lime juice, fish sauce, crushed red pepper and chopped garlic and process to a paste. With the machine on, slowly pour in the olive oil and puree until blended. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the broiler. Spread the cut sides of the baguettes with the butter. Toast 3 inches from the heat. Rub the toasted sides with the garlic clove; spread with the mayonnaise. Drizzle with the Sriracha. Arrange the cucumber, carrots and piquillo peppers on the bottoms and garnish with the cilantro. Spread the tops with the pesto and close the sandwiches. Cut in half and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	293.27 Kcal (1228 kJ)
Calories from fat	250.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.79g	43%
Cholesterol	30.53mg	10%
Sodium	459.25mg	19%
Potassium	360.91mg	8%
Total Carbs	9.91g	3%
Sugars	5.58g	22%
Dietary Fiber	3g	12%
Protein	1.22g	2%
Vitamin C	28.4mg	47%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	15%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	42.7mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	174.84 Kcal (732 kJ)
Calories from fat	149.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.57g	43%
Cholesterol	18.2mg	10%
Sodium	273.78mg	19%
Potassium	215.16mg	8%
Total Carbs	5.91g	3%
Sugars	3.33g	22%
Dietary Fiber	1.79g	12%
Protein	0.72g	2%
Vitamin C	16.9mg	47%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	15%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	25.5mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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