FABULOUS ZUCCHINI GRINDERS
I made this up one day out of things I had on hand, and it turned out to be one of my favorite sandwiches ever. Sauteed zucchini pieces are coated with a zesty marinara sauce and topped with a generous helping of mozzarella cheese. These baked sandwiches are a great vegetarian version of the Italian grinder. They can also be made ahead of time, and heated just before serving.
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Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To make marinara sauce, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat (see Cook's Note). Add garlic, basil and red pepper flakes; cook and stir for a minute or two until fragrant. Stir in sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour in tomatoes with their juices and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and puree until smooth in food processor or blender.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the zucchini in butter until browned and slightly tender. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon a generous amount of the zucchini mixture into each sandwich roll. Cover zucchini with about 1/4 cup marinara sauce per roll. Top with a handful of shredded mozzarella. Close the rolls, and wrap individually in aluminum foil.
- Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until bread is heated through, rolls are soft, and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 729.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
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Shaun Williams
[email protected]These grinders were a waste of time. They were bland and fell apart.
Buddha Dreams
[email protected]I wasn't a fan of the texture of these grinders. I think the zucchini made them too mushy.
RenAnne J
[email protected]These grinders were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would drain the zucchini better next time.
MD aktar Hassain
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the grinders to stay together. I think I needed to use more breadcrumbs.
Twilla Douglas
[email protected]These grinders were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.
Rovins Shrestha
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed these grinders. The zucchini flavor was subtle and the burgers were very moist.
Bakhti Rahman
[email protected]These grinders were easy to make and very delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Shema Catherine
[email protected]I made these grinders for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone wanted the recipe.
Bill Zaruka
[email protected]These grinders are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved them!
Mukisa Marah
[email protected]I love the combination of zucchini and cheese in these grinders. They're a perfect summer meal.
Lamique R Stoltenkamp
[email protected]These grinders were a great way to use up some extra zucchini. They were flavorful and filling.
aliceilc
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The zucchini grinders were delicious and easy to make.
Naressa Nadeem
[email protected]I made these grinders for my family and they were a big success. The zucchini added a delicious flavor and moisture to the burgers.
Zaylah Ordona
[email protected]These zucchini grinders were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved them.