Grilled Summer Vegetable Sandwiches With Basil Mayo

Name: Grilled Summer Vegetable Sandwiches With Basil Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 eggplant, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices (about 3/4 pound); 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices; 1 yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices; 1 fennel bulb, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices (cut through the root end to stay intact); 1 large tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices (not too soft); 1 large red onion, peeled,cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 French baguettes, 16 inch long and cut into 6 pieces each and cut in half lengthwise; 2 cups basil leaves, rinsed and trimmed; 2 cups basil leaves, rinsed and trimmed; 1 clove garlic, crushed; ½ cup fat-free mayonnaise; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste

Servings: persons

1 eggplant, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices (about 3/4 pound)
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices
1 yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices
1 fennel bulb, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices (cut through the root end to stay intact)
1 large tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices (not too soft)
1 large red onion, peeled,cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 French baguettes, 16 inch long and cut into 6 pieces each and cut in half lengthwise
2 cups basil leaves, rinsed and trimmed
2 cups basil leaves, rinsed and trimmed
1 clove garlic, crushed
½ cup fat-free mayonnaise
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste

1
Prepare a charcoal or gas grill.
2
Brush oil lightly over both sides of the vegetables.
3
Grill eggplant, zucchini, squash, fennel, tomato and onion, in batches, until lightly charred and tender; fennel will take 4 to 5 minutes per side, eggplant, zucchini, squash and red onion 2 to 3 minutes per side, and tomatoes 1 to 2 minutes per side.
4
Grill bread for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.
5
To assemble sandwiches, spread each slice of bread with 1 tablespoon basil mayonnaise and layer with vegetables and basil leaves.
6
Basil Mayonnaise: In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, puree basil and garlic.
7
Add mayonnaise and process until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
8
Adjust seasoning to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 eggplant, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices (about 3/4 pound), 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices, 1 yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices, 1 fennel bulb, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices (cut through the root end to stay intact), and more.

Yes, Grilled Summer Vegetable Sandwiches With Basil Mayonnaise falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Summer Vegetable Sandwiches With Basil Mayonnaise

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Variations & substitutions

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