Ingredients
- 1 zucchini
- 1 eggplant
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 balls of mozzarella
- 4 rolls
- 6 tablespoons fresh pesto
- 8 lettuce leaves
- Salt and pepper
Looking for a nutritious and delicious sandwich? Try this fantastic grilled vegetable sandwich recipe! Perfect for a light lunch or a quick dinner, this sandwich is packed with freshly grilled vegetables and is a great choice for vegetarians and healthy meal enthusiasts. A sandwich with grilled vegetables is always a good idea and easy to make. Tasty vegetables to grill include firmer ones like bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant, beautifully combined with crispy lettuce, mozzarella, and pesto. You'll feel like you're in Italy in no time!
Discover how you can prepare a delicious and healthy sandwich with fresh ingredients and simple steps. Read on for the full recipe and tips to make the perfect grilled vegetables.
Preparation
- Slice the zucchini and eggplant into thick slices. Remove the stem and seeds from the bell pepper and cut the flesh into thick strips. In a bowl, mix the vegetables with the olive oil and a generous amount of salt and pepper. Toss well to coat.
- Heat a grill pan over high heat and grill the vegetables until they are tender and have nice grill marks. Do this in batches if necessary. Set the vegetables aside on a plate.
- Meanwhile, cut the mozzarella into thick slices.
- Halve the rolls lengthwise and spread each half with 1 tablespoon of pesto.
- Divide the lettuce leaves over the bottom halves of the rolls. Alternate layering the zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper, and mozzarella on top.
- Garnish the sandwiches with the remaining pesto and serve immediately.