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grilled zucchini caprese sandwiches

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

Love ciabatta bread!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For grilled zucchini caprese sandwiches

  • 2
    zucchini, trimmed and each cut into 6 lengthwise slices
  • 4 tsp
    extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    balsamic vinegar
  • 1/8 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    black pepper
  • 4
    ciabatta rolls, split and toasted
  • 8 lg
    fresh basil leaves
  • 1 md
    tomato, thinly sliced
  • 6 oz
    fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

How To Make grilled zucchini caprese sandwiches

  • 1
    Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat, or prepare your charcoal grill.
  • 2
    Place zucchini in a shallow dish. Add 2 teaspoons oil and garlic; toss to coat.
  • 3
    Arrange zucchini in grill pan or on your grill; cook 2 minutes on each side or until grill marks appear.
  • 4
    Cut each zucchini piece in half crosswise. Return zucchini to shallow dish. Drizzle with vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
  • 5
    Brush bottom halves of rolls with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Top evenly with zucchini, basil, tomatoes, and mozzarella.
  • 6
    Brush cut side of roll tops with remaining liquid from shallow dish, and place on sandwiches. Heat the sandwiches in pan or on foil on the grill until warm.
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