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Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Pesto and Mozzarella
Discover the ultimate grilled vegetable sandwich! This mouthwatering vegetarian recipe combines perfectly charred veggies, creamy mozzarella, and savory pesto, creating an irresistible meatless meal the whole family will love.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 519 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Italian or sourdough bread (round or rectangular)
- ½ cup pesto
- 1 ball fresh mozzarella (thinly slices)
Grilled Vegetables
- 1 eggplant (sliced in 1/2" pieces lengthwise)
- 1 zucchini (sliced in 1/2" pieces lengthwise)
- 1 red onion (slices in 1/2" pieces)
- 1 red bell pepper (cored then cut in large slices)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Pre-heat grill on high heat to prepare to grill the vegetables. Place all of the vegetable slices on a large baking sheet then drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss well.
- When grill is pre-heated, add vegetables in a single layer and grill until tender and caramelized, turning once, about 5-7 minutes. Note: if you have a grill basket, I like to use those for the red onions and red peppers but it's optional.
- While veggies are grilling, slice the bread round in half length-wise then brush both sides (the inside part) with pesto. Top with grilled veggies and mozzarella slices before placing the other half of the loaf back on top. Place sandwich on a large piece of tin foil then place on grill to warm through. Grill until cheese is melted, about 4-5 minutes. Slice in large wedges to serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1piece
Calories
519kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
536mg
(22%)
Potassium
391mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
1032IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
181mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 519
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 519kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 391mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 1032IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.