GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLE SANDWICHES WITH PESTO
Summer in a sandwich! Zucchini, summer squash, and red bell pepper doused in balsamic-thyme marinade, grilled to perfection, and then piled onto pesto-smeared artisan rolls. For a shortcut, consider using your favorite store-bought pesto.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Slice the zucchini and summer squash lengthwise, 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. Cut the bell pepper into 1-inch wide strips. Lay in a roomy baking dish.
- Make the marinade. In a small bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired. Pour over the veggies and toss gently. Let sit for about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the pesto. First, toast the walnuts (an optional but worthwhile step - toasting adds wonderful flavor). To toast, set a small pan over medium heat and add the walnuts. Stir frequently until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add to the pitcher of a blender or a food processor fitted with the s-blade. Add the basil, garlic, thyme, lemon juice, nutritional yeast or Parmesan if using, and salt. Turn on the blender or food processor, streaming in the olive oil as it runs, until a sauce forms. Taste pesto and add additional salt if desired.
- Prepare your grill - medium direct heat, about 375 degrees. Lay the vegetables on the preheated grill grates and cook until grill lines form, about 5 minutes. Flip (we like to use long-handled tongs) and cook on the other side until tender and cooked through, about 5 more minutes. Transfer from the grill to a platter. Keep the grill on to quickly toast the rolls.
- Slice the rolls in half and brush the insides with the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Lay the rolls cut-side down on the grill and cook just until warmed and a little golden and toasty. Remove from grill.
- Assemble the sandwiches. Smear both sides of the roll with approx. 1 tablespoon of pesto on each side (more or less to taste). Add a layer of zucchini, summer squash, and two or three strips of the pepper. Close, cut in half, and serve!
ROASTED VEGGIE SANDWICH WITH BASIL PESTO
The ultimate roasted vegetable sandwich with vegan basil pesto and roasted garlic cream cheese.
Provided by Jen Wooster
Categories Lunch Main Course
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the rolls in half and brush with olive oil. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place rolls cut down and toast for 3-4 minutes until slightly toasted and golden brown.
- Spread the cream cheese evenly on the top and botton of each roll.
- Add a round of eggplant on the bottom of each roll. Top with pesto. Repeat with each vegetable layering on the pesto then top with bun. A long toothpick can be helpful for keeping the sandwiches together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 28 g, Fiber 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
VEGGIE PESTO SANDWICH
A veggie pesto sandwich that's perfect for packing!
Provided by Jessica Fisher
Categories Main Course
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- On a large cutting surface, split the French loaf lengthwise with one edge still attached. Open the loaf wide.
- Layer the bottom half with a bed of lettuce. Add a layer of carrots, then tomatoes, then onion.
- On the top half of the sandwich, spread the pesto to taste. Layer the zucchini on top of the pesto. Season both halves with salt and pepper.
- Fold the sandwich closed and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 687 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
VEGGIE TOP PESTO
Provided by Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 5m
Yield about 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the nuts and garlic and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the carrot fronds, beet greens, celery leaves and Parmesan and pulse until finely ground. With the food processor running, add the oil and red pepper flakes. Taste, then season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a resealable container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks (or freeze for up to 3 months).
GRILLED VEGGIE SANDWICHES WITH CILANTRO PESTO
I first ate this sandwich while vacationing in Sedona, Arizona, and fell in love with it. When I returned home, I developed this one that tastes just like the original. -Carolyn Phenicie, Titusville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For pesto, place cilantro, parsley, Parmesan cheese and garlic in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Add water and pine nuts; process until blended. While processing, slowly add oil., Grill peppers, covered, over medium heat until skins are blistered and blackened, turning occasionally, 10-15 minutes. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skin. Cut peppers in half; remove stems and seeds., Lightly spritz both sides of eggplant slices with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat until tender, 3-5 minutes on each side. Top with peppers; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes; remove from grill., Spread roll bottoms with pesto. Top with eggplant stacks and roll tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED VEGETABLE PESTO SANDWICHES
Grilling isn't just the pastime of meat eaters! Ask my vegetarian family members who love these wholesome sammies slathered with prepared pesto and stacked with char-kissed summer produce. -Tanya Mehta, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Slice zucchini and summer squash lengthwise into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Place in a large bowl with red pepper, onion, oil, paprika, garlic powder, vinegar, salt and pepper; toss to coat. , Grill vegetables on an oiled rack, covered, over medium heat, until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. Spread softened butter over cut sides of rolls. Grill rolls, cut side down, over medium heat until toasted, 30-60 seconds., To assemble, spread pesto over roll bottoms. Layer with zucchini, squash, red pepper and onion. Top with cheese. Grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; top with salad mix and basil. Replace roll top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 748 calories, Fat 37g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 91g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
VEGGIE SANDWICH WITH WHITE BEAN PESTO
You can either grill, steam, or broil the veggies here. This recipe was written to serve in sandwich form however you could also skip the sandwich and serve over pasta or rice, with a baked potato or eat as is!! Feel free to use the pesto by itself as well!
Provided by Mindelicious
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the pesto, heat oil in a small nonstick pot over medium heat. Add garlic cook until lightly browned. **If you have roasted garlic on hand skip the first part & just use that**. Transfer to a food processor, add beans, parsley, rosemary, salt, Tabasco, and lemon juice and puree until smooth and creamy. Set pesto aside.
- For the sandwiches, steam eggplant, squash, and zucchini until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. (Alternately, vegetables may also be grilled or broiled approximately 2 inches from a flame or heating element for 2 to 3 minutes until tender).
- Spread half of the reserved pesto evenly over length of one side of the baguette. Layer baguette with eggplant, squash, and zucchini, then top with red onions, tomatoes, and spinach. Spread remaining pesto on the other half of the baguette and arrange it over the vegetables to make a sandwich, pressing halves together lightly. Cut into 4 pieces and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.9, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 1485.9, Carbohydrate 92.5, Fiber 16.6, Sugar 7.2, Protein 18.9
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