Best 5 Pats Grilled Vegetable Hero Recipes

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**Pats Grilled Vegetable Hero: A Symphony of Flavors and Textures**

Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with Pat's Grilled Vegetable Hero, a delectable sandwich bursting with a symphony of flavors and textures. This sandwich features a tantalizing combination of grilled vegetables, including crisp zucchini, juicy bell peppers, tender eggplant, and savory mushrooms, expertly marinated and grilled to perfection. These grilled gems are then nestled between two slices of toasted focaccia bread, creating a harmonious balance of soft and crunchy textures. A generous spread of creamy pesto adds a vibrant herbaceousness that complements the vegetables beautifully. But the flavor journey doesn't end there, as melted provolone cheese oozes over the vegetables, adding a gooey, cheesy goodness that binds all the elements together. This sandwich is not just a meal; it's an experience that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving more.

**Additional Recipe Delights:**

1. **Roasted Red Pepper Hummus:** Dive into a creamy and flavorful dip made with roasted red peppers, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and a touch of garlic. This hummus is perfect for spreading on sandwiches, wraps, or simply enjoying with pita chips or fresh vegetables.

2. **Zesty Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette:** Elevate your salads and grilled dishes with this vibrant vinaigrette made with fresh lemon juice, herbs, olive oil, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Its bright and tangy flavor will add a refreshing touch to any meal.

3. **Garlic Butter Mushrooms:** Treat yourself to a savory side dish or appetizer with these garlic butter mushrooms. Simply sautéed mushrooms are tossed in a luscious mixture of melted butter, garlic, and fresh herbs, resulting in a delightful umami-rich treat.

4. **Grilled Zucchini Fries:** Enjoy a healthier alternative to traditional fries with these grilled zucchini fries. Thinly sliced zucchini strips are brushed with olive oil and grilled until tender-crisp, creating a delicious and nutritious snack or side dish.

5. **Roasted Eggplant Parmesan:** Indulge in the classic Italian dish made with roasted eggplant slices, layered with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Baked until golden brown, this eggplant parmesan is a hearty and satisfying meal that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED VEGETABLE HERO WITH PICKLED PEPPERS AND PROVOLONE



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This is as hearty as a meat sandwich! Lightly charred vegetables, oil and vinegar dressing, a nice black olive tapanede with basil and provolone cheese served on a yummy roll to soak up all the delicious dressing-I'm in veggie heaven! From Down Home with the Neely's Cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
2 summer squash, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
2 large red bell peppers, quartered lengthwise, seeded (or orange or yellow)
1 medum red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
4 (8 inch) italian sandwich buns, split lengthwise (preferably with seeds)
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
6 tablespoons tapenade (or other black olive spread)
8 thin slices provolone cheese
1/4 cup pickled banana pepper, thinly sliced
24 basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the grill or a grill pan to medium high. Arrange the zucchini, squash, bell peppers, and onion on a rimmed baking sheet. Whisk the vinegar and olive oil together in a bowl to blend. Brush the cut side of each roll with a small amount of the dressing mixture, then toss the vegetables with the remaining dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the cut side of the rolls until toasted, about 1 minute. Place the rolls cut side up on plates.
  • Grill the veggies until tender and lightly charred, turning and brushing occasionally with any dressing mixture left on the baking sheet, about 10 minutes.
  • Spread the bottom half of each roll with 1 1/2 tbls. tapenade, and top with warm vegetables. Cover the veggies in each sandwich with 2 slices of cheese, and a quarter of the banana peppers and basil. Finish with an additional drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Cover each sandwich with the top of roll, and press down gently to marry the flavors. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.1, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 3.9, Sodium 16.4, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 5, Sugar 8.7, Protein 4

GEORGIA PATE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

One 15-ounce can or 2 cups fresh boiled peanuts, shelled
5 tablespoons tahini
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper
Serving suggestions: chips, crackers or vegetables

Steps:

  • Using a food processor, blend the peanuts, tahini, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, lemon zest and cayenne pepper until coarsely chopped. With the food processor running, pour the olive oil through the top opening in a slow steady stream, processing until the mixture is smooth. Slowly add water, a tablespoon at a time, until desired spreading consistency. Season with salt and pepper and serve with your choice of chips, crackers or vegetables (We love it with red pepper strips!)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calorie, Fat 4.5 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 146 milligrams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 0 grams

GRILLED VEGETABLE HERO



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My spin on a Pat Neely recipe. Almost any combination of veggies work, even adding mushrooms, but the Lemon Mayonnaise puts it over the top.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lemon, zested
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 dash hot sauce (optional)
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 pint cherries or 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings
1 yellow bell pepper, quartered, remove seeds and ribs
1 red bell pepper, quartered, remove seeds and ribs
1 summer squash, sliced on the bias into 1/2-inch pieces
1 zucchini, sliced on the bias into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
12 inches loaf italian bread with sesame seeds (can sub ciabatta)
1 (8 ounce) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced (can sub Muenster, provolone, etc.)
1 handfull basil leaves

Steps:

  • To make the Lemon Mayonnaise: Combine together the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, hot sauce if using, salt and pepper, to a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.
  • To make the Sandwich: Preheat the grill to medium.
  • In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the vegetables on the grill, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, about 10 minutes. Remove to a plate and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
  • Slice the bread in half lengthwise with a serrated knife. Toast the bread on the grill. Remove the bread and evenly spread Lemon Mayonnaise on both sides.
  • Evenly divide the vegetables on the bottom halves of the bread. Top with the sliced mozzarella (or cheese of choice) and a handful or so of the basil. Cover with the top half of the bread and secure with toothpicks. Slice into 4 portions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 56.3, Sodium 678.5, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 18.2, Protein 16.4

GRILLED VEGETABLE HERO



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Categories     Sandwich     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Backyard BBQ     Lunch     Basil     Bell Pepper     Zucchini     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large zucchini, sliced lengthwise
1 large red bell pepper, quartered lengthwise, seeded
1 large firm tomato, cut horizontally into 4 slices
6 tablespoons bottled Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil plus 8 large whole basil leaves
2 Italian sandwich rolls with seeds, split lengthwise
4 thin slices Provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Arrange zucchini, bell pepper and tomato on rimmed baking sheet. Whisk dressing and chopped basil in medium bowl to blend. Brush cut side of each roll with 1/2 tablespoon dressing mixture. Brush vegetables with remaining dressing mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill cut side of rolls until toasted, about 1 minute. Place rolls, cut side up, on plates. Grill vegetables until tender and lightly charred, turning and brushing occasionally with any dressing mixture left on baking sheet, about 10 minutes.
  • Arrange warm vegetables on roll bottoms. Cover each with 2 slices cheese, 4 whole basil leaves and top of roll.

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.

Tips:

  • Prepare Vegetables in Advance: To save time, wash and cut the vegetables the day before and store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
  • Use a Variety of Vegetables: Don't be afraid to mix and match different vegetables to create a colorful and flavorful sandwich. Some good options include zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and asparagus.
  • Marinate the Vegetables: Marinating the vegetables in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices will help to infuse them with flavor and prevent them from drying out on the grill.
  • Grill the Vegetables Over High Heat: This will help to create a slightly charred exterior while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
  • Use a Sturdy Bread: The bread should be able to hold up to the weight of the grilled vegetables and sauce. A good option is a hearty Italian bread or a ciabatta roll.
  • Add Your Favorite Toppings: Once the vegetables are grilled, feel free to add your favorite toppings, such as cheese, pesto, or arugula.

Conclusion:

Pat's Grilled Vegetable Hero is a delicious and healthy sandwich that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The grilled vegetables are packed with flavor, and the sandwich is easy to customize with your favorite toppings. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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