Italian Herb Grilled Vegetable
Sandwich
Makes 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/3 - cup olive oil
- 2 - teaspoons Basil Leaves
- 1 - teaspoon Rosemary,
Crushed
- 1/2 - teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 - teaspoon Thyme Leaves
- 1/4 - teaspoon salt
- 2 - baby or Italian
eggplant, cut lengthwise in 1/4-inch slices
- 1 - medium fennel bulb,
trimmed and cut lengthwise in 1/2-inch slices
- 1 - chayote or mirliton
squash, cut in 1/4-inch slices
- 1 - red or yellow bell
pepper, cut in 2-inch strips
- 1 - medium portobello
mushroom, cut in 1/2-inch slices
- 1 - small red onion, cut
into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 - prepared Italian pizza
crust (10- to 12-inch), cut in half
- Goat cheese (chèvre)
- Fresh arugula, rinsed and
drained
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk
olive oil, Basil Leaves, Rosemary, Garlic Powder, Thyme
Leaves, and salt.
- Lightly brush vegetables
with herb mixture.
- Broil vegetables on high or
grill over medium-high heat 5 to 10 minutes or until tender.
- Turn vegetables occasionally
and brush with any reserved herb mixture.
- Remove vegetables from grill
and keep warm.
- Evenly spread cheese on both
pizza crust halves.
- Layer arugula, grilled
vegetables and additional arugula on one pizza crust half.
- Place remaining pizza crust
half on top.
- Cut sandwich into 2-inch
wedges to serve.
Alan's Kitchen Tip:
Skewer the onion rounds with wooden toothpicks to secure them
while turning on the grill. Remove toothpicks after cooking.
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