Grilled Veggie Sandwich with Mozzarella and Balsamic Glaze is a warm and hearty sandwich and so delicious you will not even miss the meat! Not to mention with summer around the corner we will soon be able to hit the farmer’s markets and buy some yummy summer veggies! This is a great way to incorporate them in a quick vegetarian meal.

Whether you are vegetarian or trying to incorporate more plant based meals, this recipe is a winner to try at your next cookout.  All you need is a baguette, zucchini, squash, eggplant, red onion, red bell pepper, basil, balsamic glaze, salt, pepper and olive oil and you are ready to go!  It could not be any easier!

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Grilled Veggie Sandwich with Mozzarella and Balsamic Glaze

With summer around the corner we will soon be able to hit the farmer's markets and buy some yummy summer veggies! This is a great way to incorporate them in a quick vegetarian meal.
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Keyword: Fall, Fiber, Summer
Cooking Method: Stove Top
Condition: Nut Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 2 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 yellow squash
  • 1 eggplant
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1 bell pepper (we recommend a red bell pepper!)
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 10-inch baguette cut in half lengthwise and crosswise
  • 3 oz. mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 2 tbsp basil chopped
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze

Instructions

  • Heat grill to medium-high heat. Cut veggies into ½ inch thick slices. Toss in olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush cut side of baguette with olive oil.
  • Place vegetables and baguette on grill and cook until veggies are softened and slightly charred, and cut side of bread is golden brown and slightly charred as well.
  • Remove veggies and bread from grill. Assemble sandwich by placing veggies, mozzarella, and basil on baguette and drizzling with balsamic glaze. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 13g | Sodium: 668mg | Potassium: 1304mg | Fiber: 12g

Please note:

Nutrition info is approximate and may contain errors.

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An award winning recipe developer, Dietitian Kaitlin’s mission is to empower others to reach their health goals by encouraging them to get back into the kitchen. Co-author of Nourished: 10 Ingredients to Happy, Healthy Eating and Cooking with Diabetes.