**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!
VEGGIE FOCACCIA SANDWICHES
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
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
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
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
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Have deli sandwiches at home! It's easy.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
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
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
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
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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