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Crispy Grilled Veggie Sandwich Recipe Easy Homemade Mozzarella Pesto Delight

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A crispy grilled veggie sandwich featuring smoky grilled vegetables, melted mozzarella, and fresh basil pesto, perfect for a quick, flavorful, and nostalgic meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 slices ciabatta or sourdough bread
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4–5 mushrooms, sliced
  • 6 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil pesto
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes
  • Optional: lemon zest
  • Optional: baby spinach or arugula

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips, cut red bell pepper into thin strips, slice red onion thinly, and slice mushrooms. Toss them gently in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 5 minutes while heating your grill pan.
  2. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until hot and slightly smoking.
  3. Place marinated veggies in a single layer on the grill pan. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side until tender with char marks. Remove and set aside.
  4. Brush both sides of the bread slices lightly with remaining olive oil. Optionally mix minced garlic into the oil before brushing.
  5. Spread about 1 tablespoon of pesto on one side of each bread slice. Layer grilled veggies evenly over two slices, then top with sliced mozzarella and optional greens. Top with the other bread slices, pesto side down.
  6. Place assembled sandwiches on the grill pan over medium heat. Press down gently with a spatula or heavy pan. Grill for 3-5 minutes per side until bread is golden brown and crispy and mozzarella is melted. Lower heat if bread browns too quickly.
  7. Remove sandwiches from grill pan, slice diagonally, and serve warm.

Notes

If mozzarella is too thick, slice thinner or microwave for 10 seconds before assembling to help melt faster. Grill veggies in batches to avoid steaming. Dry veggies well before grilling to prevent sogginess. Use gluten-free bread and vegan cheese for gluten-free or dairy-free versions.

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