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Grilled Vegetable Hero

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This sandwich goes well with macaroni salad and sweet-potato chips. Scoop strawberry ice cream into waffle cones afterward.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2; can be doubled

Ingredients

2

large zucchini, sliced lengthwise

1

large red bell pepper, quartered lengthwise, seeded

1

large firm tomato, cut horizontally into 4 slices

6

tablespoons bottled Italian salad dressing

2

tablespoons chopped fresh basil plus 8 large whole basil leaves

2

Italian sandwich rolls with seeds, split lengthwise

4

thin slices Provolone cheese

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Arrange zucchini, bell pepper and tomato on rimmed baking sheet. Whisk dressing and chopped basil in medium bowl to blend. Brush cut side of each roll with 1/2 tablespoon dressing mixture. Brush vegetables with remaining dressing mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill cut side of rolls until toasted, about 1 minute. Place rolls, cut side up, on plates. Grill vegetables until tender and lightly charred, turning and brushing occasionally with any dressing mixture left on baking sheet, about 10 minutes.

    Step 2

    Arrange warm vegetables on roll bottoms. Cover each with 2 slices cheese, 4 whole basil leaves and top of roll.