Grilled Veggie & Mozzarella Sandwiches: A Flavorful, Healthy Recipe to Try Today!
A flavorful and healthy recipe featuring grilled vegetables and mozzarella cheese, perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of whole grain bread
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, toss the sliced zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes, or until tender and slightly charred.
- On one slice of bread, layer the grilled vegetables and mozzarella cheese.
- Add fresh basil leaves on top of the cheese.
- Top with another slice of bread and grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the grill, slice in half, and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand.
- For a vegan option, substitute mozzarella with a plant-based cheese.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg