Description
A vibrant sandwich combining grilled vegetables and creamy mozzarella, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces ciabatta rolls, split
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 piece red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
- 1/2 piece red onion, sliced into thin rings
- 8 oz portobello mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, to taste
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions
- Wash and prep all vegetables. Slice zucchini, cut red pepper into strips, slice red onion, and prepare portobello mushrooms.
- Place all the vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Toss the vegetables with half of the glaze and let rest for about 5 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- Place the marinated vegetables on the grill. Grill each side for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Brush the cut sides of the ciabatta with the remaining glaze and grill for 1-2 minutes until crispy.
- Layer grilled vegetables on one slice of ciabatta and top with fresh mozzarella. Close the sandwich and cover briefly to melt cheese.
- Press the sandwich on the grill for about 1 minute to meld everything together.
- Remove from grill, allow to rest for a minute, then serve with a side salad or chips.
Notes
Allow mozzarella to come to room temperature for optimal meltiness. Don’t overcrowd the grill for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: grilled sandwich, vegetarian, comfort food, summer BBQ, healthy eating
