Grilled Zucchini Caprese Sandwiches

DHalaby73

YIELD: 4 servings (serving size: 1 sandwich)
HANDS-ON:15 Minutes
TOTAL:15 Minutes
COURSE: Main Dishes, Sandwiches

Ingredients

1 medium zucchini, trimmed and cut lengthwise into 6 slices
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4 (2-ounce) ciabatta rolls, split and toasted
8 large fresh basil leaves
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
Preparation

1. Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Place zucchini in a shallow dish. Add 2 teaspoons oil and garlic; toss to coat. Arrange zucchini in grill pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until grill marks appear. Cut each zucchini piece in half crosswise. Return zucchini to shallow dish. Drizzle with vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

2. Brush bottom halves of rolls with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Top evenly with zucchini, basil, tomatoes, and mozzarella.

3. Brush cut side of roll tops with remaining liquid from shallow dish, and place on sandwiches. Heat the sandwiches in pan until warm.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving
Calories: 343
Fat: 16.8g
Saturated fat: 6.6g
Monounsaturated fat: 8g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.3g
Protein: 15.4g
Carbohydrate: 35.3g
Fiber: 2g
Cholesterol: 33.6mg
Iron: 2.3mg
Sodium: 722mg
Calcium: 229mg

AggieCass09

yum! i'm always looking for veggie warm sandwiches!

thanks!