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Grilled Vegetable Focaccia Sandwiches

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  • Prep 40 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 8
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Got carried away at the farmers’ market? It happens. Here’s what to do next: Grill up your fresh veggies, layer on top of focaccia bread, then add arugula, sundried tomatoes and pesto mayo for an incredible sandwich (perfect for picnics!) that just so happens to be vegetarian.
by: Tablespoon Kitchens
Updated May 7, 2019
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Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch horizontal slices
  • 2 portabella mushroom caps, stemmed and cut in 1/2-inch strips
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch wide strips
  • 1/4 medium red onion, cut into 4 wedges
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 focaccia loaf (9-inch square), cut in half horizontally
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon refrigerated basil pesto
  • 1 cup baby arugula
  • 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes in oil, chopped
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese (about 3 oz)

Steps

  • 1
    Heat grill or grill pan. In large bowl, mix zucchini, mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, oil, thyme and salt; toss to coat vegetables. Place on grill over medium-high heat. Cover and cook 8 to 12 minutes, working in batches as necessary, until grill marks appear and vegetables are just crisp-tender. Set aside.
  • 2
    Place focaccia halves on work surface, cut sides up. In small bowl, mix mayonnaise and pesto. Spread mayonnaise mixture on cut sides of bread. Layer zucchini, mushroom, bell pepper and onions on bottom half. Top with arugula, sundried tomatoes and cheese. Carefully replace top half; press slightly. Cut into 8 pieces, and serve.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is vegetarian. Products and ingredient sources can change.
  • tip 2
    Softer vegetables like zucchini and bell peppers cook a little quicker than onion or mushrooms, so the cook time will vary within the range provided.
  • tip 3
    Spinach can be substituted for arugula in this recipe.

Nutrition Information

310 Calories, 19g Total Fat, 7g Protein, 29g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
310
Calories from Fat
170
Total Fat
19g
29%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
19%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
4%
Sodium
740mg
31%
Potassium
360mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
Dietary Fiber
2g
10%
Sugars
3g
Protein
7g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
30%
30%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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