GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLE SANDWICHES WITH PESTO
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
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!
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Jenil Limbu
[email protected]These sandwiches are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the grilled vegetables and the pesto.
atif shahzad
[email protected]I made these sandwiches for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and the sandwiches were easy to make.
P M
[email protected]These sandwiches are delicious and healthy. I love that they're packed with vegetables and the pesto adds a delicious flavor.
Max Mckee
[email protected]I've made these sandwiches several times and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables and they're so easy to make.
Irene Pfigu
[email protected]These sandwiches are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the grilled vegetables and the pesto.
Abdullah Pashteen
[email protected]I made these sandwiches for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and the sandwiches were easy to make.
MSC Systems
[email protected]These sandwiches are delicious and healthy. I love that they're packed with vegetables and the pesto adds a delicious flavor.
Oluwasegun Abiodun
[email protected]I've made these sandwiches several times and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables and they're so easy to make.
Feysal Faarax Mohamett
[email protected]These sandwiches are perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. They're light and refreshing, and they're packed with flavor.
Tharwah Fisher
[email protected]I love that these sandwiches are customizable. You can add or remove any vegetables you like. I also like to add a slice of cheese to mine.
Amahle Prosper
[email protected]These sandwiches are a great way to get your veggies in. I used a variety of vegetables, including zucchini, peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
Naava Zurufa
[email protected]I made these sandwiches with vegan pesto and they were delicious! I used a combination of basil, parsley, and cilantro and it was so flavorful.
Ivan Kaneko
[email protected]These sandwiches are so easy to make. I grilled the vegetables in a grill pan and then assembled the sandwiches. They were ready in no time.
Shone Munnings
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these sandwiches. The grilled vegetables are smoky and savory, and the pesto is creamy and herbaceous. It's a perfect balance of flavors.
Derrick Givens
[email protected]These sandwiches are a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables. I had some zucchini and peppers that I grilled the night before and they were perfect for these sandwiches.
Trequan Browne
[email protected]I made these sandwiches for a picnic and they were perfect! They were easy to make and transport, and everyone loved them.
shanon sudar
[email protected]These sandwiches were a hit at our summer party! The grilled vegetables were flavorful and the pesto added a delicious depth of flavor. I will definitely be making these again.