Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwiches On Ciabatta Food

ROASTED MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE SANDWICHES ON CIABATTA

Steps:

• For the vegetables: Halve the bell peppers lengthwise, and remove seeds and white ribs. Place on a baking sheet with the cut sides facing down. Broil on the highest setting until the bell peppers start to blacken, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover with aluminum foil and rest for 15 minutes. Peel the bell peppers and cut into wide strips. Set aside and allow to cool completely.
• Rinse the tomatoes, pat dry, trim green ends and cut into 1 cm (approximately 1/4 inch) thick slices. Peel the onions and cut into rings. Rinse the zucchini and eggplant, and cut into slices. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the eggplant and cook until golden. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and some of the rosemary and thyme. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
• Add the zucchini and cook on both sides until light golden. Remove with a slotted spoon. The zucchini should be al dente and not too soft. Add the onion and tomatoes to the skillet, and cook until the onions are translucent. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and the remaining rosemary and thyme. Remove from the skillet. For the ciabatta: Cut the ciabatta into 4 equal parts. Place on a baking sheet with the cut side facing up to toast or toast in a skillet with the cut side facing down.
• For assembling: Top the 2 bottom pieces of ciabatta with the eggplant, tomatoes, onions, zucchini and bell peppers. Spread the top halves of the ciabatta with the goat cheese. If using feta, coarsley chop and scatter over the vegetables. Sandwich with the top ciabatta halves.

GRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the zucchini, pepper, onion and salad dressing. Cover and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Drain and discard marinade., Brush cut sides of bread with oil; set aside. Place vegetables on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. Grill bread, oil side down, over medium heat for 30-60 seconds or until toasted., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, zest and garlic. Spread over cut side of bread bottom; sprinkle with cheese. Top with vegetables and remaining bread. Cut into 4 slices.

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.

CIABATTA VEGGIE SANDWICH

Steps:

• First, make the Tzatziki Sauce: Drain yogurt and grated cucumber in a cheesecloth lined colander for several hours.
• Mix with remaining ingredients and chill.
• Cut your Ciabatta Roll in half.
• Spread each half with about 1-2 tablespoons of the sauce,or to taste.
• Layer the roll with lettuce, tomato, onion, artichoke heats (if using),and olives.
• Press cheese(s) into the cut side of the top of roll.
• Place top half of the roll on the sandwich, cut in half and enjoy.
• I have also made this with Basil Tomato Feta and it is also good, I would think that blue cheese or goat's cheese would be good also.

ROASTED VEGETABLE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place the eggplant and red bell pepper on a baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
• Roast in preheated oven for about 25 minutes; roast the peppers until blackened. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, sauté the mushrooms in 1 tablespoon of olive oil 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 the eggplant, peppers, mushrooms, and basil on the focaccia.
• Wrap the sandwich in plastic wrap. Place a cutting board on top of it and weigh it down with some canned goods. Allow sandwich to sit for 2 hours before slicing and serving.