Name: Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 large zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch planks; 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and quartered; 1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 1 large red onion, sliced into 1/2-inch rings; 2 portobello mushroom caps, stems removed; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 ciabatta rolls or 1 large ciabatta loaf, cut into 4 portions; 6 ounces soft goat cheese or herbed cream cheese; 1/4 cup basil pesto; 2 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach; 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze for drizzling

Instructions

Prepare the vegetables

Place all sliced vegetables in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat all vegetables evenly with the seasonings.
Grill the vegetables

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place vegetables on the grill in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side until they have nice char marks and are tender but not mushy. Remove from grill and set aside.
Prepare the bread

Slice the ciabatta rolls or portions horizontally. Lightly brush the cut sides with olive oil and place face down on the grill for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted with grill marks.
Assemble the sandwiches

Spread goat cheese on the bottom half of each roll and pesto on the top half. Layer the grilled vegetables on the bottom half, starting with eggplant, then bell pepper, zucchini, portobello, and red onion. Add a handful of fresh arugula on top of the vegetables.
Finish the sandwiches

Drizzle a small amount of balsamic glaze over the vegetables and arugula. Close the sandwiches with the top half of the bread, pressing down gently to compact the fillings.
Serve

Cut sandwiches in half diagonally if desired and serve immediately while still warm. For a more pressed panini-style sandwich, you can return the assembled sandwich to the grill or a panini press for 1-2 minutes.

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich

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