Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich Food

MEDITERRANEAN SANDWICH

Steps:

• SANDWICH SPREAD: Set out two slices of bread. Spread one side of one slice with the pesto. In a small bowl, stir together the mayo and sriracha (add slowly and to heat preference). Spread this mayo on the other slice of bread on one side.
• FILLING: Gently press the baby spinach on top of the mayo and Sriracha to secure it in place. Gently press the thinly sliced red onion strips on the side with pesto to secure in place. Sprinkle the feta cheese on top of the red onion and gently press it in. Remember this melts down a bit, so don't skimp! Add the thinly sliced tomatoes on top along with a tiny sprinkle of salt and pepper. Add the well-drained red pepper strips on top. Bring the sandwich piece with the spinach on top of the other.
• COOK: Add sandwich to a panini press or electric grill. Alternatively, add to a dry skillet. For the electric grill: close the lid and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the bread is fully toasted with defined char marks and the cheese is melted. For a panini press: Add the sandwich and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden and cheese is melted, about 3 to 5 minutes. In a skillet: Preheat a dry skillet to medium low. Add the sandwich, then set a pan on top to weigh it down. Cook for 2-3 minutes, flip and cook another 2-3 minutes.

MEDITERRANEAN VEGGIE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Wash and dry lettuce and spinach and set aside.
• Spread each slice of bread with hummus.
• Lay lettuce leaf on one slice of bread.
• Top with cucumbers, spinach, roasted pepper, onion (if using) and tomato.
• Sprinkle with feta cheese.
• Top with other slice of bread.

GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Brush eggplant and red bell peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil; use more if necessary, depending on sizes of vegetables. Place on a baking sheet and roast in preheated oven. Roast eggplant until tender, about 25 minutes; roast peppers until blackened. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook and stir mushrooms until tender. Stir crushed garlic into mayonnaise. Slice focaccia in half lengthwise. Spread mayonnaise mixture on one or both halves.
• Peel cooled peppers, core, and slice. Arrange eggplant, peppers and mushrooms on focaccia. Wrap sandwich in plastic wrap; place a cutting board on top of it and weight it down with some canned foods. Allow sandwich to sit for 2 hours before slicing and serving.

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place onion in a small bowl and cover with ice water, let sit for 10 minutes.
• Drain onion, pat dry, and place in a medium bowl. Add chickpeas, spinach, feta, cucumber, tomato, peppers, olives, oil, vinegar, and cumin; stir gently to combine. Season with cayenne to taste.
• Fill pita halves with vegetable mixture and serve.

PANERA MEDITERRANEAN VEGGIE SANDWICH RECIPE (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Spread the hummus on both slices of the bread.
• Layer the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, and bell peppers on one slice of bread.
• Top with the second slice of bread and serve with potato chips.