Grilled vegetables are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the summer harvest. Whether you're using fresh vegetables from your garden or buying them from the store, grilling brings out their natural sweetness and flavor. Toasted ciabatta bread is the perfect accompaniment to grilled vegetables, providing a sturdy base for the tender vegetables and a crispy texture that adds an extra layer of flavor. Whether you're making a simple sandwich or a more elaborate dish, grilled vegetables on toasted ciabatta bread is a surefire hit.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED VEGGIES ON TOASTED CIABATTA BREAD
This has lots of flavor. The spreads are optional. Giardiniera is Italian Pickled Vegetables, A collection of mixed pickled vegetables consist of carrots, cauliflower, celery, onions, peppers, olives with spices.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Marinate the red pepper, onion, zucchini, and the portabella mushroom in the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning mixture for 1 hour then grill on med high heat till softened and browned about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Slice the peppers into slices, separate the onions into rings, slice the portabella mushrooms.
- Spread the roasted garlic on one side of the toasted bread.
- Spread your option of Pesto and or giardeniera spread.
- Layer the veggies and cheese.
- Place top on and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 22.8, Sodium 192.8, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.3, Protein 8.3
GRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWICHES WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE AND MANCHEGO ON CIABATTA
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.
GRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWICH
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
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.
GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE SANDWICH
Roasted vegetables taste delicious in this sandwich. It is great to take along on a picnic!
Provided by CHRIS M
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 500.1 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
GRILLED CIABATTA BREAD
This recipe is courtesy of Giada DeLaurentis. Chunks of bread are grilled, drizzled with olive oil then rubbed with garlic and the cut side of a tomato.
Provided by Marie
Categories Breads
Time 19m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Slice ciabatta in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 1" slices.
- Place bread on grill pan cut side down and grill until golden and crisp.
- Working quickly, drizzle the toasted side with olive oil.
- Rub garlic cloves over the grilled bread, then rub the cut side of the tomato over (squeeze tomato slightly while doing this).
- It is important to do this while the bread is still hot or warm so that the garlic melts into the bread.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.3, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 1.3, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 0.3
ROAST VEGETABLE CIABATTA
Roasted Vegetable Ciabatta/focaccia With Sliced Pickled Walnuts
Provided by voice1
Time 1h
Yield Makes Sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pre heat oven to 180C/ 350F/ Gas 4.
- Place the aubergine, peppers, onions and courgettes into a large roasting pan.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 30 - 40 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes after 15 minutes.
- Stir in the passata and cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Slice the ciabatta/focaccia in half and spoon the vegetables onto the base.
- Sprinkle with sliced pickled walnuts and cover with the top half of the bread.
CALIFORNIA GRILLED VEGGIE SANDWICH
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
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
Tips:
- Choose fresh, seasonal vegetables: This will ensure that your grilled veggies are packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Cut vegetables evenly: This will help them cook evenly on the grill.
- Toss vegetables in olive oil and seasonings: This will help them caramelize and develop a delicious flavor.
- Grill vegetables over medium heat: This will prevent them from burning.
- Flip vegetables frequently: This will help them cook evenly.
- Serve grilled vegetables immediately: They are best enjoyed hot off the grill.
Conclusion:
Grilled vegetables on toasted ciabatta bread is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for summer. The grilled vegetables are packed with flavor and nutrients, and the ciabatta bread provides a sturdy and flavorful base. This meal is also easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own preferences. Whether you like your vegetables grilled, roasted, or sautéed, you are sure to enjoy this delicious dish.
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