Glorious Grilled Veggie Sandwich
Why, a grilled veggie sandwich?
Because veggie burgers are fantastic, veggie hot dogs hit the spot at picnics and barbecues, too. But let’s be honest, here. You can’t live on veggie hamburgers and hot dogs alone! It gets a little ho-hum after a while.
Of course, a grilled Portobello mushroom is yummy on a bun but I have something just a little more tasti-licious for you. It’s got a ton of flavor and is very filling. And everyone around you, with their meat barbecue sandwiches, will be jealous of yours. It’s that good.
No grill to make the grilled veggie sandwich, you say?
That’s alright! You can still make this glorious grilled veggie sandwich without the grill. too! Confession: I’m not the go-to griller of the family. Don is the GrillMaster. He’s more than happy to grill these beauties because he loves these sandwiches. But there are times when he isn’t home and I want to make these anyway without the grill. So experimenting with the oven paid off.
If you have an oven-proof rack to lay the veggies on, it’s convenient, but not completely necessary. Spray or brush oil on both sides of your veggies so they don’t stick to the pan if not using oven-proof racks.
Then follow the directions but cook in a hot oven (about 450 degrees Fahrenheit) on a large baking sheet. Flip veggies after about 7-10 minutes or so and then cook another 7 minutes. They should lightly brown. Grilling is my favorite way to cook up these vegetables but this is a close second.
I recently got a Lodge griddle/grill and I can’t wait to make this sandwich on the grill side. So you know there will be more grilled veggie sandwiches in my future now!
Make it your own!
There are so many ways to pump this vegan beauty up a notch. How about sautéed spinach? Sun-dried tomatoes, anyone? What about hummus or pesto to replace (or in addition to!) the balsamic mayo?
Maybe you could squeeze in a Portobello mushroom or add some baby portobello to the top! Just thought of another good one: artichokes! Wait, I’m on a roll (pun intended!) 🙂 Avocados! Black olives! Roasted cherry tomatoes! The choices for this veggie delight are seemingly endless.
Make some of our other summer food favorites like Champion Corn Chowder,
or Scrumptious Strawberry Pie!
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Glorious Grilled Veggie Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant
- 2 medium green or yellow zucchini squash
- 1 large red onion can use Vidalia or yellow onion
- 2 red peppers can use green or use jarred peppers
- 1/2 cup vegan mayo
- 2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 loaf garlic ciabatta bread can use other rustic/ artisan bread of choice
- 2-3 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Slice eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds. Slice zucchini squash length-wise into 1/4-inch long slices. Slice onion into 1/4 inch rings. Slice peppers into quarters,(removing seeds and stem). *If using jarred peppers, slice and set aside to use during sandwich assembly).Brush lightly with oil on each side of the veggies. Mix together mayo and vinegar and set aside. Slice the bread open to make one big sandwich. *(After stuffing with veggies, slice into individual pieces)Cook veggies on the grill until grill marks appear but don't let it turn too black.Lie bread on the grill, open side down to grill.To assemble: Spread mayo mix on both sides of opened bread loaf.Layer veggies in any order to your liking. * I like eggplant, peppers, zucchini squash, then onions.Fold over bread and slice into four glorious grilled veggie sandwiches* or slice smaller to have more to share.