A quick meatless option for busy nights!
I was stretching myself a little bit by trying this recipe because….
- There is no meat in this sandwich and I usually eat meat in my sandwiches.
- There is eggplant in this sandwich and I have never had an eggplant in my sandwiches before.
I always tell my kids, “You don’t have to love it, but you do have to try it”. So, I decided to follow my own advice and give this one a try. I was surprised. I actually really liked these! I mean, I really did!
I stumbled on this recipe when I was on the Aldi’s recipe website and I kind of felt like, “Oh! What do I have to lose? I’ll give these a shot!” …and of course, now I am glad that I did. Zucchini, squash, eggplant, red bell pepper and onion are really good together, turns out! And you can never go wrong with provolone on a sandwich. 🙂
- 1 zucchini
- 1 yellow squash
- 1 onion
- ½ eggplant
- 1 red pepper
- 2 teaspoons Pure Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon Salt, plus additional to taste
- Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- ½ avocado, mashed
- 1 tablespoon Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt
- 1 jalapeño, seeded, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 Deli Split Rolls or French Sandwich Rolls
- 4 slices Sliced Provolone Cheese
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Slice the vegetables lengthwise to ¼-inch thickness. Place on a baking pan and brush with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast for 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the avocado, yogurt, jalapeño, garlic and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Spread each side of the roll with desired amount of mashed avocado mixture. Divide the vegetables between the sandwiches and top with cheese. Bake for 5 minutes.
- TIP: Use a whole wheat roll or bread to increase the fiber and nutrients.
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Slice the vegetables lengthwise to ¼-inch thickness. Place on a baking pan and brush with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast for 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the avocado, yogurt, jalapeño, garlic and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Spread each side of the roll with desired amount of mashed avocado mixture. Divide the vegetables between the sandwiches and top with cheese. Bake for 5 minutes.
Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think of it!
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