Grilled Mediterranean Sandwiches Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
HealthyHigh Protein
Ingredients
| Eggplant | 1 Large | |
| 1 pound yellow squash, cut lengthwise into 1/4" slices | ||
| 1 red onion, sliced crosswise | ||
| 2 sweet red peppers | ||
| 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes | ||
| 2 ounces nonfat cream cheese, at room temperature | ||
| Goat cheese | 2 Ounce | |
| 2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream | ||
| Thyme | 2 Teaspoon, chopped | |
| Pistachios | 1 Tablespoon, chopped | |
| 1 loaf crusty multigrain French bread, halved lengthwise through the side | ||
Directions
Coat a grill rack with no-stick spray.
Preheat a grill.
Position the rack 4" from the heat and let it get hot.
Add the eggplant, squash, onions, and peppers in a single layer.
Cook the eggplant, squash, and onions for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and softened; remove from the grill and set aside.
Continue cooking the peppers until charred all over.
Transfer the peppers to a paper bag and let stand for 5 minutes.
Remove the tops, charred skin, ribs, and seeds from the peppers; discard.
Slice the peppers into thin strips.
Place the tomatoes in a small bowl and cover with boiling water.
Let soak for 10 minutes, or until softened.
Drain.
In another small bowl, stir together the cream cheese, goat cheese, sour cream, thyme, pistachios (if using), and tomatoes until well-mixed.
Remove the soft insides from the crust of each half of the bread.
Spread the tomato mixture over both halves of the bread.
Layer the grilled vegetables on the bottom half, then cover with the top half of the bread.
Preheat a grill.
Position the rack 4" from the heat and let it get hot.
Add the eggplant, squash, onions, and peppers in a single layer.
Cook the eggplant, squash, and onions for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and softened; remove from the grill and set aside.
Continue cooking the peppers until charred all over.
Transfer the peppers to a paper bag and let stand for 5 minutes.
Remove the tops, charred skin, ribs, and seeds from the peppers; discard.
Slice the peppers into thin strips.
Place the tomatoes in a small bowl and cover with boiling water.
Let soak for 10 minutes, or until softened.
Drain.
In another small bowl, stir together the cream cheese, goat cheese, sour cream, thyme, pistachios (if using), and tomatoes until well-mixed.
Remove the soft insides from the crust of each half of the bread.
Spread the tomato mixture over both halves of the bread.
Layer the grilled vegetables on the bottom half, then cover with the top half of the bread.
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