Best Veggie Patty Melts Recipes

Redi-Burger Patty Melt image

Provided by Bluemaggs

Time 30m

Yield 8 Sandwiches, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (9 ounce) can veggie burgers (we use Loma Linda Low Fat Redi- Burger)
16 slices rye bread
8 slices fat-free swiss cheese (thin slices)
1 medium sweet onion, sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable broth or 2 tablespoons water
butter or margarine

Steps:

Slice Redi-Burger into 8 equal patties. Spray non-stick skillet with cooking spray and fry Redi-Burger over medium heat until lightly browned on each side (approx. 3 minutes on each side). Remove patties from skillet and sauté sliced onion in skillet until lightly browned. Add vegetable broth cover skillet. Steam onions until tender.
Assemble sandwiches by placing 1 slice of Redi-Burger and 1 slice of cheese on slice of rye bread. Top with onions and another slice of rye bread. Lightly butter outside surfaces of bread and fry in skillet over medium heat until both sides of bread are toasted and cheese has melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 604.3, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 10.6

Adorable Veggie Melts image

Provided by Sharon123

Time 18m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 slices of cracked whole wheat bread
mayonnaise, for spreading
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup coarsely shredded zucchini
1/2 cup onion finely sliced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely shredded monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
4 slices tomatoes, ½ inch-thick
1 dash fresh ground pepper
finely shredded lettuce or fresh bean sprout, as desired

Steps:

Preheat the broiler.
Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat source for about 2 minutes per side, or until lightly toasted.
(Or toast the bread in a toaster.) Spread 1 side of each slice with mayonnaise.
To make the topping: Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add the mushrooms, zucchini, onion, and garlic.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat; stir in the salt and pepper.
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Combine the cheeses in a small bowl.
Top each bread slice with 2 tomato slices, a sprinkling of pepper, and half of the sautéed vegetables, lettuce or bean sprouts, and the cheese mixture.
Place the sandwiches on the baking sheet.
Broil for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Enjoy!