Best 8 Grilled Vegetable Sandwich W Pesto Mayonnaise Recipes

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**Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Pesto Mayonnaise: A Symphony of Flavors**

Seeking a delightful vegetarian sandwich recipe that combines vibrant grilled vegetables, creamy pesto mayonnaise, and crusty bread? Look no further! This grilled vegetable sandwich is a culinary masterpiece that offers a symphony of flavors and textures. With its medley of grilled zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions, each bite is a harmonious blend of smoky, sweet, and earthy notes. The pesto mayonnaise adds a rich, nutty flavor with a hint of basil and garlic, creating a luscious spread that complements the grilled vegetables perfectly. Served on toasted bread, this sandwich promises a satisfying lunch or dinner that's not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. In addition, the article provides a versatile array of recipes, including a classic pesto recipe, a vegan pesto variation, and a straightforward mayonnaise recipe for those who prefer a traditional approach. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the delectableGrilled Vegetable Sandwich with Pesto Mayonnaise and its accompanying recipes.

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GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLE SANDWICHES WITH PESTO



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Summer in a sandwich! Zucchini, summer squash, and red bell pepper doused in balsamic-thyme marinade, grilled to perfection, and then piled onto pesto-smeared artisan rolls. For a shortcut, consider using your favorite store-bought pesto.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 21

2-3 small to medium zucchini (1 pound)
2-3 small to medium summer squash or yellow squash (1 pound)
1 large red bell pepper
4 ciabatta sandwich rolls (or your favorite artisan sandwich roll)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (chopped)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Zest from one lemon (about 2 teaspoons (you'll use the juice in the pesto))
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + more to taste
1/3 cup walnuts
3 cups loosely packed fresh basil
2 medium cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes or grated Parmesan (optional*)
1/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Slice the zucchini and summer squash lengthwise, 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. Cut the bell pepper into 1-inch wide strips. Lay in a roomy baking dish.
  • Make the marinade. In a small bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired. Pour over the veggies and toss gently. Let sit for about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the pesto. First, toast the walnuts (an optional but worthwhile step - toasting adds wonderful flavor). To toast, set a small pan over medium heat and add the walnuts. Stir frequently until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add to the pitcher of a blender or a food processor fitted with the s-blade. Add the basil, garlic, thyme, lemon juice, nutritional yeast or Parmesan if using, and salt. Turn on the blender or food processor, streaming in the olive oil as it runs, until a sauce forms. Taste pesto and add additional salt if desired.
  • Prepare your grill - medium direct heat, about 375 degrees. Lay the vegetables on the preheated grill grates and cook until grill lines form, about 5 minutes. Flip (we like to use long-handled tongs) and cook on the other side until tender and cooked through, about 5 more minutes. Transfer from the grill to a platter. Keep the grill on to quickly toast the rolls.
  • Slice the rolls in half and brush the insides with the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Lay the rolls cut-side down on the grill and cook just until warmed and a little golden and toasty. Remove from grill.
  • Assemble the sandwiches. Smear both sides of the roll with approx. 1 tablespoon of pesto on each side (more or less to taste). Add a layer of zucchini, summer squash, and two or three strips of the pepper. Close, cut in half, and serve!

PESTO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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I first had this sandwich at a small restaurant and immediately went home to duplicate the recipe. I've been making my grilled cheese sandwiches this way ever since!

Provided by RASSA2

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 slices Italian bread
1 tablespoon softened butter, divided
1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce, divided
1 slice provolone cheese
2 slices tomato
1 slice American cheese

Steps:

  • Spread one side of a slice of bread with butter, and place it, buttered side down, into a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Spread the top of the bread slice in the skillet with half the pesto sauce, and place a slice of provolone cheese, the tomato slices, and the slice of American cheese onto the pesto.
  • Spread remaining pesto sauce on one side of the second slice of bread, and place the bread slice, pesto side down, onto the sandwich. Butter the top side of the sandwich.
  • Gently fry the sandwich, flipping once, until both sides of the bread are golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 1107.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

GRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWICH



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Wow! Meat lovers won't even miss the meat, instead they will rave about the simply fabulous flavor of this hearty grilled veggie sandwich! It's wonderful with ciabatta bread's crispy crust and light, airy texture. This recipe's a keeper! -Diana Tseperkas, Hamden, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise into ribbons
1 medium sweet red pepper, quartered
1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
1 loaf ciabatta bread (14 ounces), split
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the zucchini, pepper, onion and salad dressing. Cover and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Drain and discard marinade., Brush cut sides of bread with oil; set aside. Place vegetables on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. Grill bread, oil side down, over medium heat for 30-60 seconds or until toasted., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, zest and garlic. Spread over cut side of bread bottom; sprinkle with cheese. Top with vegetables and remaining bread. Cut into 4 slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 862mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

GREAT GRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWICH



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 12m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 Japanese eggplant sliced on an angle in half-inch thick slices
1 small zucchini sliced on an angle in half-inch thick slices
1 red pepper cut in quarters lengthwise
1 small red onion cut into 4 slices
2 portobello mushroom caps
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
8 slices crusty peasant style bread cut 1/2-inch thick
4 pieces red leaf lettuce
Herbed Mayonnaise, recipe follows
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 lemon, juiced
A few drop hot sauce
1 garlic clove, crushed and skin removed
2 tablespoons thyme leaves
2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • Using a pastry brush, brush olive oil on the vegetable slices and the portobello mushrooms. Season them with salt and pepper. Place vegetables on a hot grill and cook until they are tender. Once vegetables are done brush sliced bread with olive oil and grill on both sides. To assemble, slice portobellos into 1/4-inch slices, spread both sides of the grilled bread with Herbed Mayonnaise and then top with 1 slice each of grilled vegetables and a quarter of the mushrooms, and finish off with lettuce and top with remaining piece of bread.
  • Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse.

GRILLED VEGETABLE PESTO SANDWICHES



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Grilling isn't just the pastime of meat eaters! Ask my vegetarian family members who love these wholesome sammies slathered with prepared pesto and stacked with char-kissed summer produce. -Tanya Mehta, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium zucchini
1 yellow summer squash
1 medium sweet red pepper, quartered
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 ciabatta rolls, split
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
4 slices Asiago cheese
1/2 cup spring mix salad greens
6 large fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Slice zucchini and summer squash lengthwise into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Place in a large bowl with red pepper, onion, oil, paprika, garlic powder, vinegar, salt and pepper; toss to coat. , Grill vegetables on an oiled rack, covered, over medium heat, until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. Spread softened butter over cut sides of rolls. Grill rolls, cut side down, over medium heat until toasted, 30-60 seconds., To assemble, spread pesto over roll bottoms. Layer with zucchini, squash, red pepper and onion. Top with cheese. Grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; top with salad mix and basil. Replace roll top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748 calories, Fat 37g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 91g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

VEGGIE SANDWICH WITH PESTO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small eggplant, thinly sliced
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
2 Tbsps olive oil
4 rolls (hamburger buns, Kaiser or French)
3 cup homemade or prepared pesto
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 avocado, sliced
1 box alfalfa sprouts
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a stove top grill or heavy skillet over high heat. Lightly brush eggplant and zucchini with oil and grill 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until vegetables are blackened a bit around edges. Spread rolls with pesto and layer on grilled vegetables, tomatoes and avocado. Top with sprouts and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

GRILLED OPEN-FACED VEGETABLE, PESTO, AND MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES



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Categories     Sandwich     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Lunch     Mozzarella     Basil     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 red bell pepper, quartered
1 yellow bell pepper, quartered
3 small eggplants (about 1/2-pound total), sliced diagonally 1/4inch thick
olive oil for brushing vegetables and bread
1 14-inch-long loaf Italian bread, halved horizontally with serrated knife
1/2 cup pesto
1 cup diced mozzarella cheese (about 1/4 pound)
3 tablespoons finely shredded fresh basil leaves for garnish
For the pesto:
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons pine nuts or chopped walnuts, toasted lightly and cooled
1 large garlic clove, chopped
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 olive oil

Steps:

  • To make the sandwich:
  • Prepare grill.
  • Lightly brush bell peppers and eggplants with oil and grill on an oiled rack set about 4 inches over glowing coals about 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Cut peppers into strips.
  • Lightly brush cut sides of bread with oil and grill, cut sides down, about 2 minutes, or until golden. Spread each piece of bread with 4 tablespoons pesto and divide peppers, eggplants, and mozzarella between them. Grill sandwiches, covered, just until cheese is melted. (Alternatively, vegetables and assembled sandwiches may be broiled.) Sprinkle each sandwich with basil and cut in half.
  • To make the pesto:
  • In a blender or small food processor blend together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth. Pesto keeps, covered and chilled, up to 1 week. Makes about 2/3 cup.

GRILLED VEGGIE SANDWICHES WITH CILANTRO PESTO



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I first ate this sandwich while vacationing in Sedona, Arizona, and fell in love with it. When I returned home, I developed this one that tastes just like the original. -Carolyn Phenicie, Titusville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup packed fresh cilantro sprigs
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
SANDWICHES:
2 large sweet red peppers
4 slices eggplant (1/2 inch thick)
Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 kaiser rolls, split

Steps:

  • For pesto, place cilantro, parsley, Parmesan cheese and garlic in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Add water and pine nuts; process until blended. While processing, slowly add oil., Grill peppers, covered, over medium heat until skins are blistered and blackened, turning occasionally, 10-15 minutes. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skin. Cut peppers in half; remove stems and seeds., Lightly spritz both sides of eggplant slices with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat until tender, 3-5 minutes on each side. Top with peppers; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes; remove from grill., Spread roll bottoms with pesto. Top with eggplant stacks and roll tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right vegetables: For the best results, choose vegetables that will hold their shape well when grilled, such as zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
  • Marinate the vegetables: Marinating the vegetables before grilling helps to infuse them with flavor and prevent them from drying out.
  • Grill the vegetables over high heat: This will help to create a slightly charred exterior and tender-crisp interior.
  • Make the pesto mayonnaise ahead of time: This will save you time when you're assembling the sandwiches.
  • Use a sturdy bread: A sturdy bread will help to hold up to the grilled vegetables and pesto mayonnaise.
  • Add your favorite toppings: Feel free to add your favorite toppings to the sandwich, such as cheese, avocado, or sprouts.

Conclusion:

These grilled vegetable sandwiches with pesto mayonnaise are a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So fire up your grill and give them a try!

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