Best 12 California Grilled Vegetable Sandwich Recipes

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In the vibrant culinary landscape of California, where fresh produce and culinary innovation thrive, the California Grilled Vegetable Sandwich emerges as a delectable creation that captures the essence of the state's culinary spirit. This sandwich is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures, showcasing the bounty of California's sun-kissed vegetables, grilled to perfection and harmoniously layered between slices of toasted bread.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CALIFORNIA GRILLED VEGGIE SANDWICH



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I came up with this recipe to entertain friends. Since I am a semi-vegetarian and love to BBQ, I am always inventing something new. The first time I made this, my meat-lover friends raved about this dish! I prefer mesquite coals over gas barbeques...however, either works fine.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
⅛ cup olive oil
1 cup sliced red bell peppers
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
1 small yellow squash, sliced
2 (4-x6-inch) focaccia bread pieces, split horizontally
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Set aside in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat the grill for high heat.
  • Brush vegetables with olive oil on each side. Brush grate with oil. Place bell peppers and zucchini closest to the middle of the grill, and set onion and squash pieces around them. Cook for about 3 minutes, turn, and cook for another 3 minutes. The peppers may take a bit longer. Remove from grill, and set aside.
  • Spread some of the mayonnaise mixture on the cut sides of the bread, and sprinkle each one with feta cheese. Place on the grill cheese side up, and cover with lid for 2 to 3 minutes. This will warm the bread, and slightly melt the cheese. Watch carefully so the bottoms don't burn. Remove from grill, and layer with the vegetables. Enjoy as open faced grilled sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 21.9 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 623.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

GRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWICH



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Wow! Meat lovers won't even miss the meat, instead they will rave about the simply fabulous flavor of this hearty grilled veggie sandwich! It's wonderful with ciabatta bread's crispy crust and light, airy texture. This recipe's a keeper! -Diana Tseperkas, Hamden, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise into ribbons
1 medium sweet red pepper, quartered
1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
1 loaf ciabatta bread (14 ounces), split
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 862mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

CALIFORNIA GRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWICH



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This is a wonderful sandwich that is rich in flavor. The left over grilled veggies are good in some pasta drizzled with olive oil.

Provided by L. Duch

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 36m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large carrots, cut thin length wise
2 medium yellow squash, cut lenth wise
2 medium zucchini, cut lenght wise
2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 1 inch wide strips
6 portabella mushrooms, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons dried rosemary leaves, crushed
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 cup light mayonnaise
1 loaf French bread
12 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Mix vinegar, oil and rosemary together and set aside.
  • Mix pressed garlic in with mayonnaise, set aside.
  • Cut bread in half cross wise then length wise, set aside.
  • On a preheated grill, place vegetables on grill and cook uncovered for 12-16 minuites or until tender, basting with vinegar mixture several times throughout cooking.
  • Set cooked veggies aside.
  • Take sliced bread and place cut side down on grill and toast.
  • Spread mayonnaise and garlic mixture on sliced bread.
  • Assemble sandwiches by layering first with cheese then layering with veggies on top.
  • Top it off with top side of bread.
  • NOTE: You can marinate the veggies in the vinegar for 15 minuites for even tastier veggies.
  • You can place some aluminum foil over the grill when grilling if you like, to keep veggies from falling through, but I don't ever have a problem with them falling through.

CALIFORNIA GRILLED VEGGIE SANDWICH



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Original recipe by Heather Johnson. Heather says, "I came up with this recipe to entertain friends. Since I am a semi-vegetarian and love to BBQ, I am always inventing something new. The first time I made this, my meat-lover friends raved about this dish! I prefer mesquite coals over gas barbecue...however, either works fine."

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 cup olive oil
1 cup sliced red bell pepper
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
1 small yellow squash, sliced
focaccia bread, pieces split horizontally
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Set aside in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat the grill for high heat.
  • Brush vegetables with olive oil on each side. Brush grate with oil. Place bell peppers and zucchini closest to the middle of the grill, and set onion and squash pieces around them. Cook for about 3 minutes, turn, and cook for another 3 minutes. The peppers may take a bit longer. Remove from grill, and set aside.
  • Spread some of the mayonnaise mixture on the cut sides of the bread, and sprinkle each one with feta cheese. Place on the grill cheese side up, and cover with lid for 2 to 3 minutes. This will warm the bread, and slightly melt the cheese. Watch carefully so the bottoms don't burn. Remove from grill, and layer with the vegetables. Enjo as open faced grilled sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.2, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 20.5, Sodium 321.5, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6, Protein 4.3

GRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWICHES WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE AND MANCHEGO ON CIABATTA



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 Japanese eggplants, sliced in 1/2 lengthwise
3 red bell peppers
1 red onion, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 large beefsteak tomato, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
Extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil, for grilling
Salt and pepper
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves, plus 2 to 3 tablespoons torn leaves, for garnish
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling bread
1 loaf ciabatta, sliced lengthwise
Sherry Vinaigrette, recipe follows
8 slices Manchego cheese
1/4 cup aged sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high. Brush eggplant, peppers, and onion and tomato slices with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill eggplant, tomato, and onion on both sides until slightly charred and just cooked through. Grill peppers on all sides until charred, remove from the grill, place in a bag, and let rest 10 minutes. Remove skin from the peppers and cut into 1-inch slices. Cut the eggplant, tomato, and onion into large dice.
  • Whisk garlic, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, and 1/2 cup olive oil together in a large bowl. Add the cut vegetables to the bowl and let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Drizzle cut sides of ciabatta with 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and grill, cut side down, for 1 to 2 minutes. Brush grilled bread with some of the Sherry Vinaigrette and then layer on the mixed vegetables and Manchego. Drizzle with more vinaigrette and top with torn parsley. Place other piece of bread on top, wrap sandwich in foil, and place on grill with 2 foil-wrapped bricks on top. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from grill and foil and cut sandwich crosswise into 2-inch thick slices.
  • Whisk all ingredients together in a medium bowl. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

GREAT GRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWICH



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 12m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 Japanese eggplant sliced on an angle in half-inch thick slices
1 small zucchini sliced on an angle in half-inch thick slices
1 red pepper cut in quarters lengthwise
1 small red onion cut into 4 slices
2 portobello mushroom caps
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
8 slices crusty peasant style bread cut 1/2-inch thick
4 pieces red leaf lettuce
Herbed Mayonnaise, recipe follows
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 lemon, juiced
A few drop hot sauce
1 garlic clove, crushed and skin removed
2 tablespoons thyme leaves
2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • Using a pastry brush, brush olive oil on the vegetable slices and the portobello mushrooms. Season them with salt and pepper. Place vegetables on a hot grill and cook until they are tender. Once vegetables are done brush sliced bread with olive oil and grill on both sides. To assemble, slice portobellos into 1/4-inch slices, spread both sides of the grilled bread with Herbed Mayonnaise and then top with 1 slice each of grilled vegetables and a quarter of the mushrooms, and finish off with lettuce and top with remaining piece of bread.
  • Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse.

GRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWICH



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Provided by Stratta

Categories     Sandwich     Garlic     Mushroom     Pepper     Vegetable     Broil     Vegetarian     Lunch     Eggplant     Bell Pepper     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 red bell peppers, halved, seeded
4 1/2-inch-thick eggplant slices
1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 4 slices
4 large fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
8 green onions, roots and 4 inches of green tops trimmed
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried
3 tablespoons slice fresh basil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 large whole-grain rolls, halved, toasted
1 tomato, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place garlic in custard cup; drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil. Cover with foil; bake until garlic is tender, about 35 minutes. Cool and mash garlic.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Grill or broil peppers, rounded side toward heat, until peppers are charred, about 10 minutes. Wrap in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel peppers. Transfer to platter.
  • Arrange eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms and green onions on baking sheet. Brush vegetables on each side with 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil vegetables until golden and tender, turning once, about 6 minutes per side. Cut green onions into 2-inch pieces. Transfer vegetables to same platter. Sprinkle with thyme and basil.
  • Whisk vinegar and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in bowl until blended. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over vegetables.
  • Spread rolls with mashed garlic, dividing equally. Top each roll with tomato slices, then roasted pepper, eggplant, zucchini, green onions and mushroom.

CALIFORNIA VEGGIE SANDWICH



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We like sandwiches that send juices running down to our elbows, which is why we insist on dressing the lettuce. If you want to use store-bought giardiniera, skip the first step.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Sandwich     Lunch     Avocado     Pickles     Buttermilk     Goat Cheese     Vegetarian     Cucumber

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the pickled vegetables:
2 cups apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/4 cup kosher salt
4 cups any combination shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, sliced red onions, and/or sliced mild fresh chiles
For the dressing and assembly:
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 ripe avocados, halved
6 ounces fresh goat cheese
6 cups mixed lettuce leaves, ribs removed if thick
8 slices multigrain bread, toasted
1/2 English hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced on a diagonal
2 cups sprouts
Special Equipment
2 heatproof 1-qt. glass jars

Steps:

  • Make the pickled vegetables:
  • Bring vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and 2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Meanwhile, pack vegetables into jars. Pour brine over vegetables. Cover and chill until cool.
  • Make the dressing and assemble:
  • Whisk buttermilk, yogurt, lemon juice, and 3 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl until smooth; season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Scoop avocados into a small bowl; add 1 Tbsp. oil and lightly mash. Season with salt and pepper. Mash goat cheese with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in another small bowl until softened and spreadable; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add lettuce to dressing and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Spread avocado mixture over 4 slices of bread. Arrange lettuce over and top with cucumber, sprouts, and some drained pickles. Spread remaining 4 slices of bread with goat cheese and close sandwiches.
  • Do Ahead
  • Pickles can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.

CALIFORNIA VEGGIE SANDWICH



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Don't forget the vegetarians on your next picnic. This sandwich piles high crunchy cucumber, carrot, and radish and pairs them with creamy goat cheese, avocado, and sprouts for a sandwich that will please veggie-eaters from the West coast to the East coast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Yield Makes 1

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 red onion
Red-wine vinegar
2 slices multigrain bread
Fresh goat cheese
Thinly sliced cucumber
Alfalfa sprouts
Sliced avocado
Carrot, grated
Radish, grated

Steps:

  • Sprinkle onion slices with a few dashes red-wine vinegar; let sit 10 minutes. Lightly toast bread. Spread 1 slice with goat cheese and layer with cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, onions, avocado, and grated carrot and radish. Top with other slice bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 13 g

GRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWICHES



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium-size zucchini, scrubbed, trimmed and sliced lengthwise in 1/8-inch-thick strips
2 baby eggplant, white or purple, washed, trimmed and halved lengthwise
2 large red onions, peeled and cut into 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick slices
10 to 15 large fresh basil leaves
4 hoagy or submarine rolls, preferably semolina

Steps:

  • Prepare grill.
  • Brush vegetables lightly with one tablespoon or less of the olive oil on both sides.
  • Grill zucchini 10 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness, turning several times; grill eggplant 6 to 8 minutes, turning; grill onion 6 to 8 minutes, turning.
  • Arrange vegetables in layers on flat plate, sprinkling remaining olive oil over them, interspering the layers with basil leaves. Allow to sit at room temperature for a few hours for flavors to meld.
  • If possible, use without refrigerating, but if refrigeration is necessary, return to room temperature before making into sandwiches.
  • Slice rolls lengthwise, but not completely through. Pull out the excess bread in the middle and fill with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 198, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 215 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

GRILLED VEGETABLE PESTO SANDWICHES



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Grilling isn't just the pastime of meat eaters! Ask my vegetarian family members who love these wholesome sammies slathered with prepared pesto and stacked with char-kissed summer produce. -Tanya Mehta, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium zucchini
1 yellow summer squash
1 medium sweet red pepper, quartered
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 ciabatta rolls, split
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
4 slices Asiago cheese
1/2 cup spring mix salad greens
6 large fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Slice zucchini and summer squash lengthwise into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Place in a large bowl with red pepper, onion, oil, paprika, garlic powder, vinegar, salt and pepper; toss to coat. , Grill vegetables on an oiled rack, covered, over medium heat, until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. Spread softened butter over cut sides of rolls. Grill rolls, cut side down, over medium heat until toasted, 30-60 seconds., To assemble, spread pesto over roll bottoms. Layer with zucchini, squash, red pepper and onion. Top with cheese. Grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; top with salad mix and basil. Replace roll top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748 calories, Fat 37g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 91g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

BEST GRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWICH



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A delicious vegetarian sandwich made with freshly grilled zucchini, eggplant, red bell pepper, fresh mozzarella, plum tomato, and basil pesto in a whole-grain baguette.

Provided by Suzy729

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ zucchini, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
½ small eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1 red bell pepper, quartered
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
ground black pepper to taste
1 small whole-grain baguette, cut into two halves and split lengthwise
¼ cup basil pesto
4 ounces fresh baby mozzarella, sliced
2 plum tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine zucchini, eggplant, and red bell pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle salt over the mixture. Set aside to allow the vegetables to tenderize, at least 3 hours.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Drain moisture from vegetable mixture. Brush vegetables with olive oil to coat; season with black pepper.
  • Cook vegetables on hot grill until tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Toast cut sides of baguette in a toaster oven until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread basil pesto evenly over toasted surface. Arrange grilled vegetables evenly onto 2 of the baguette halves. Top each with sliced mozzarella and plum tomato slices; top sandwich with the remaining baguette pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.3 calories, Carbohydrate 79.8 g, Cholesterol 46.3 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 1917.9 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will ensure that your sandwich is packed with flavor and nutrients.
  • Grill the vegetables properly. Overcooked vegetables will be mushy and bland. Undercooked vegetables will be crunchy and difficult to eat.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, texture, and flavor to your sandwich.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. You can add herbs, spices, or sauces to your grilled vegetables to create a unique and delicious sandwich.
  • Serve the sandwich immediately. This will ensure that the vegetables are still warm and flavorful.

Conclusion:

The California Grilled Vegetable Sandwich is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is packed with fresh vegetables, grilled to perfection, and served on a toasted bun. With so many flavor combinations to choose from, there is a California Grilled Vegetable Sandwich for everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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