FABULOUS ZUCCHINI GRINDERS

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I made this up one day out of things I had on hand, and it turned out to be one of my favorite sandwiches ever. Sauteed zucchini pieces are coated with a zesty marinara sauce and topped with a generous helping of mozzarella cheese. These baked sandwiches are a great vegetarian version of the Italian grinder. They can also be made ahead of time, and heated just before serving.

Provided by your mom

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
2 medium zucchini, cubed
1 pinch red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 (6 inch) French or Italian sandwich rolls, split

Steps:

To make marinara sauce, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat (see Cook's Note). Add garlic, basil and red pepper flakes; cook and stir for a minute or two until fragrant. Stir in sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour in tomatoes with their juices and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and puree until smooth in food processor or blender.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the zucchini in butter until browned and slightly tender. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Spoon a generous amount of the zucchini mixture into each sandwich roll. Cover zucchini with about 1/4 cup marinara sauce per roll. Top with a handful of shredded mozzarella. Close the rolls, and wrap individually in aluminum foil.
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until bread is heated through, rolls are soft, and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 729.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

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rasheed sodiq

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I love that these zucchini grinders are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy zucchini. They're a great addition to any meal.

Bekalu Assefa

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These zucchini grinders are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love them!

Joseph Kainga

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I've made these zucchini grinders for my family several times now and they always ask for more. They're a definite hit!

Nwando Mbamalu

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These zucchini grinders are the perfect appetizer for a party. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.

Josh Wheat

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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These zucchini grinders are delicious and they're a great way to use up all the zucchini in my garden.

owais ijaz

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These zucchini grinders were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'll definitely be making them again.

Raik Blackmon

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Overall, I thought these zucchini grinders were a good recipe. They were easy to make and tasted pretty good. I would definitely make them again.

Flor Fortaleza

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The zucchini grinders were a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.

B Stargazer

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These zucchini grinders were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.

Adenike Enitan

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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but these grinders were surprisingly delicious. The combination of zucchini, cheese, and bread crumbs was perfect.

Ryadash

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These zucchini grinders are a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I always have a few zucchini in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up before they go bad.