Zucchini Sandwiches My Dads Food

ZUCCHINI PANINI

Steps:

• Cut the zucchini diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices so they are the size of the the width of the bread. Spread them out on a plate or cutting board and season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Preheat a griddle or grill pan to medium-high.
• Cut the bread into 6-inch segments and then cut each segment horizontally almost completely through so you can open it like a book. Open the sandwich halves and press them flat against the work surface with your hands until the bread doesn't spring back. Put cheese on the bottom half of each sandwich.
• Working in batches, melt 1 tablespoon butter on the griddle. Cook the zucchini until slightly browned and soft, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook until pliable and nearly transparent, another 2 minutes. As zucchini is cooked, put it on top of the cheese, dividing equally among the sandwiches. Divide the olives among the sandwiches and close them, pressing to flatten.
• Working in batches, reduce the heat to medium-low and melt 1 tablespoon butter (for a small griddle) or 2 tablespoons butter (for a large griddle). Put the sandwiches on the griddle. Place a baking sheet on top of the sandwiches and weigh it down with something heavy, like canned goods or a cast-iron skillet. The idea is to make the sandwiches as flat as possible. (Alternatively, use a panini press.)
• Cook until the bread is crisp, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook, adding more butter if necessary, until the cheese is melted and the bread is crisp, 2 minutes more. Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI PATTY SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Mash chickpeas in a bowl until smooth. Stir in breadcrumbs, zucchini, onion, egg, and salt. Form into eight 4-by-1/2-inch patties.
• Saute patties in oil until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Halve pitas and stuff with patties, yogurt, lettuce, and mint.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI & FETA VEGGIE BURGER SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Grill burgers, onions, peppers and zucchini 4 to 5 min. on each side or until burgers are heated through and vegetables are tender.
• Spread cut sides of rolls with dressing.
• Fill with burgers, grilled vegetables, tomatoes and cheese.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI PARMESAN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper in olive oil until onion is translucent.
• Add zucchini and saute until soft.
• Spread vegetable mixture on toast.
• Top each sandwich with thin slices of tomato and a sprinkling of 1 tablespoon Parmesan.
• Broil until cheese turns golden.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI SANDWICH

Steps:

• You can toast the bread, but I didn't. Spread the hummus on one slice of the bread and the mustard on the other slice.
• Layer the grilled zucchini, tomato slices, and lettuce between the bread.
• Salt and pepper to taste, but I think the hummus and mustard gives it a great flavor.