Best 11 Easy Italian Vegetable Focaccia Sandwich Recipes

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**Introducing the Delightful Italian Vegetable Focaccia Sandwich: A Culinary Journey Through Freshness and Flavor**

Embark on a culinary adventure with the delectable Italian vegetable focaccia sandwich, a harmonious blend of vibrant flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Picture a soft and airy focaccia bread, freshly baked with a golden crust, enveloping a symphony of roasted vegetables, creamy cheeses, and fragrant herbs. This sandwich is a celebration of Italy's culinary heritage, showcasing the country's love for fresh, seasonal produce and rustic, flavorful cooking.

In this comprehensive guide, you'll find a step-by-step recipe for crafting the perfect focaccia bread, ensuring a light and fluffy texture that perfectly complements the sandwich's fillings. You'll also discover the secrets to roasting vegetables to perfection, enhancing their natural sweetness and bringing out their vibrant colors. From zucchini and bell peppers to eggplant and cherry tomatoes, each vegetable contributes its unique flavor and texture to the sandwich's symphony of tastes.

But the focaccia sandwich is more than just a collection of ingredients; it's an experience that engages all the senses. The soft crunch of the focaccia bread, the creamy richness of the cheeses, the vibrant colors of the roasted vegetables, and the aromatic blend of herbs create a sensory feast that will leave you craving more.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate Italian vegetable focaccia sandwich. Buon appetito!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VEGGIE FOCACCIA SANDWICHES



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Turn out a meatless sandwich filled with Italian-seasoned vegetables in only 20 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1/4 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 small onion, sliced
1 tablespoon fat-free Italian dressing
1/2 round focaccia bread (8 inch)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (1 oz)
1 plum (Roma) tomato, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat 8- or 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bell peppers, onion and dressing in skillet 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peppers are crisp-tender; remove from heat.
  • Cut focaccia into 2 wedges; split each wedge horizontally. Spoon half of the vegetable mixture onto each bottom wedge; sprinkle with basil and cheese. Top with tomato and tops of bread wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

ITALIAN VEGETABLE FOCACCIA SANDWICH



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Four ingredients and 20 minutes are all you need to make this cheesy vegetable focaccia sandwich - perfect if you love Italian-style dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 focaccia bread (10 to 12 inch), cut in half horizontally
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or smoked provolone cheese (6 oz)
1 bag (1 lb) frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower, thawed, drained
3 tablespoons fat-free Italian dressing

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Place bottom half of focaccia on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Sprinkle with 3/4 cup of the cheese. Spread vegetables over cheese; drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Cover with top half of focaccia.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 17 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

FOCCACIA PANINO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)
2 cans Italian tuna, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 (4 by 4-inch) pieces focaccia bread
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing the panino pan
8 slices provolone cheese
1 bunch frisee lettuce, washed and dried

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and the lemon juice. Add the tuna, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
  • Cut the focaccia in half and brush the outside of the bread with olive oil. Place a slice of cheese on the bottom half of the panino. Top with tuna mixture, then the frisee, and then another slice of cheese. Finish with the top half of the focaccia.
  • Preheat a panino grill, or heat a grill pan over medium heat. Drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking. Grill the panino until the cheese melts and the bread is crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Cut the panino in half and serve.

VEGETABLE FOCACCIA



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"This popular recipe began as herb focaccia but gradually came to include our favorite vegetables," writes Michele Fairchok of Throop, Pennsylvania. "There's no cheese because my husband can't have dairy products. But some people who try it think it has cheese anyway!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 to 2-1/4 cups bread flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
1 tablespoon olive oil
TOPPING:
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
5 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons cornmeal

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast and salt. Add water and oil; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the tomatoes, mushrooms, green pepper, olives, onion, oil, vinegar and seasonings., Coat a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with cooking spray; sprinkle with cornmeal. Press dough into pan. Prick dough generously with a fork. , Bake at 475° for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Cover with vegetable mixture. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until edges of crust are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

VEGETABLE & CHEESE FOCACCIA



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My family eats this flavorful bread as fast as I can make it. Sometimes I add different herbs, red onion or crumbled bacon. It's one of my best recipes! -Mary Cass, Baltimore, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup water (70° to 80°)
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
3-1/4 cups bread flour
1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 cup frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons water or flour if needed). , When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Punch dough down. Roll into a 13x9-in. rectangle; transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , For topping, brush dough with olive oil; sprinkle with basil. Layer with the tomatoes, onion and broccoli; sprinkle with salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

EASY ITALIAN VEGETABLE FOCACCIA SANDWICH



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The little time needed to make this sandwich, you'll spend shopping! Just three ingredients from the deli and bakery provide the fixings you'll need for this intriguing veggie favorite.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 round focaccia bread (10 to 12 inches in diameter)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
2 cups deli marinated Italian vegetable salad, drained and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Sprinkle bottom half of focaccia with 1 cup of the cheese. Spread vegetables over cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Top with top of bread. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 960 mg

GRILLED VEGETABLE FOCACCIA



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Slow-cooking irresistibly caramelizes peppers, onions, and more in this sandwich, dressed with herb-infused mayonnaise.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 package (6 oz) portabella mushroom caps
1 small red bell pepper, quartered lengthwise
1 small yellow bell pepper, quartered lengthwise
2 slices (1/2 inch) red onion
Cooking spray
1 focaccia bread (10 inch)
1 large tomato, sliced
4 oz Havarti cheese, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix mayonnaise spread ingredients. Refrigerate. With small metal spoon, scrape underside of mushroom caps to remove dark gills.
  • Spray mushrooms, bell peppers and onion slices with cooking spray. Place on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 7 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until bell peppers and onion are crisp-tender. Remove vegetables from grill; let stand until cool enough to handle.
  • Meanwhile, cut focaccia in half horizontally to form 2 rounds. Spread mayonnaise spread evenly on cut side of bottom half.
  • Slice mushrooms; arrange over mayonnaise spread. Cut bell peppers into thin strips; layer over mushrooms. Separate onion slices into rings; place over peppers. Top with tomato and cheese slices. Cover with top half of focaccia.
  • If desired, wrap sandwich in foil; place on grill. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. To serve, cut into 6 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

FOCACCIA SANDWICHES



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Slices of this pretty sandwich make any casual get-together more speical. Add or change ingredients to your taste. -Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
1 focaccia bread (about 12 ounces), split
4 romaine leaves
1/4 pound shaved deli ham
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced into rings
1/4 pound shaved deli turkey
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
1/4 pound thinly sliced hard salami
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
4 to 6 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and olives; spread over the bottom half of bread. Layer with remaining ingredients; replace bread top. Cut into 24 wedges; secure with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SAVORY FOCACCIA SANDWICHES



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Have deli sandwiches at home! It's easy.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 round focaccia bread (12 inches in diameter)
30 thin slices cooked roast beef (20 ounces)
6 slices (1 1/2 ounces each) mozzarella cheese
12 slices tomato
Red onion rings, if desired
Fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • In small bowl, cover tomatoes with boiling water. Let stand 30 minutes; drain. Chop tomatoes. In small bowl, mix all remaining spread ingredients; stir in tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Cut focaccia horizontally in half. Spread tomato spread over cut sides of focaccia. Layer roast beef, cheese and tomato slices on bottom half; top with onion rings and basil. Add top half of focaccia. Cut into 6 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 755, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1240 mg

CLASSIC FOCACCIA



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Seasoned with little more than olive oil and crunchy sea salt, focaccia is an ancient flatbread that is unexpectedly easy to make. Once a staple at Caroline Fidanza's now-closed sandwich shop, Saltie, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, this recipe from the "Saltie: A Cookbook" is perfect on its own, but also serves as a base upon which you can experiment. If you want to alter its flavor, sprinkling some aromatic dry herbs on top of the dough provides deep savory notes. Or decorate it vibrantly with the vegetables and fresh herbs of your choosing for an Instagram-worthy focaccia garden (see Tip).

Provided by Amelia Nierenberg

Categories     breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch, snack, breads, quick breads, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield One 9-by-13-inch pan

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/4 cups/415 grams all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 3/4 cups/420 milliliters warm water
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
Whole or chopped fresh rosemary leaves, dried oregano, fennel seeds, herbes de Provence or other dried herbs, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, kosher salt and yeast. Add the warm water to the flour mixture and stir until all the flour is incorporated and a sticky dough forms. (Expect a very wet dough; no kneading required.) Pour 2 tablespoons oil into a medium bowl. Transfer the dough to the bowl, turn to coat, and cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator to rest for at least 24 hours or for up to 2 days.
  • When you're ready to bake, brush the inside of a 9-by-13-inch baking sheet with oil. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and transfer to the prepared pan. Using your hands, spread the dough out as much as possible, adding oil to the dough if needed to keep it from sticking. (Don't worry if the dough doesn't yet cover the full pan; it will once it relaxes and rises.) Place the dough in a warm place and let rise until about doubled in bulk. The rising time will vary considerably depending on the season. (In the summer, it may take only 20 minutes for the dough to warm up and rise; in the winter, it can take 1 hour or more.) When the dough is ready, it should be room temperature, spread out on the sheet and fluffy.
  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Using your palms, pat down the focaccia to an even thickness of about 1 inch, then, using your fingertips, dimple the entire dough. Drizzle it with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle the entire surface of the focaccia evenly with the sea salt and herbs, if using.
  • Bake, rotating once front to back, until the top is uniformly golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the focaccia on the baking sheet to a wire rack to cool, then slide out of the pan. Enjoy it hot. (Focaccia deteriorates in quality after the first day. If there is some left over, wrap it tightly in plastic and store at room temperature for another day. Day-old focaccia is delicious in soup.)

BAKED DELI FOCACCIA SANDWICH



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Pesto and focaccia bread make this pretty sandwich deliciously different from most deli sandwiches. This is great to serve at football parties and other group gatherings. -Mary Humeniuk-Smith, Perry Hall, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf (12 ounces) focaccia bread
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1/4 pound sliced deli ham
1/4 pound sliced deli smoked turkey
1/4 pound sliced deli pastrami
5 slices process American cheese
1/3 cup thinly sliced onion
1 small tomato, sliced
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Cut focaccia horizontally in half; spread pesto over cut sides. On bread bottom, layer the ham, turkey, pastrami, cheese, onion and tomato. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Replace bread top; wrap sandwich in foil.Place on a baking sheet., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 817mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality vegetables for the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetable combinations.
  • If you don't have time to make the focaccia bread from scratch, you can use store-bought focaccia or even a baguette.
  • Be generous with the olive oil and herbs when brushing the focaccia bread.
  • If you're using a grill pan, make sure it's hot before adding the focaccia bread.
  • Cook the focaccia bread until it's golden brown and crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
  • Let the focaccia bread cool slightly before assembling the sandwiches.
  • Use a variety of cheeses and meats for the sandwiches.
  • Add some fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Italian vegetable focaccia sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack. With a variety of vegetables, cheeses, and meats to choose from, you can create a sandwich that's perfect for your taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Italian vegetable focaccia sandwich recipe a try.

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