Grilled Vegetable Hero With Pickled Peppers and Pro

Name: Grilled Vegetable Hero With Pickled Peppers and Provolone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips; 2 summer squash, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips; 2 large red bell peppers, quartered lengthwise, seeded (or orange or yellow); 1 medum red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch strips; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling; 4 (8 inch) italian sandwich buns, split lengthwise (preferably with seeds); kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 6 tablespoons tapenade (or other black olive spread); 8 thin slices provolone cheese; ¼ cup pickled banana pepper, thinly sliced; 24 basil leaves

Servings: persons

2 zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
2 summer squash, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
2 large red bell peppers, quartered lengthwise, seeded (or orange or yellow)
1 medum red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
4 (8 inch) italian sandwich buns, split lengthwise (preferably with seeds)
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
6 tablespoons tapenade (or other black olive spread)
8 thin slices provolone cheese
¼ cup pickled banana pepper, thinly sliced
24 basil leaves

1
Heat the grill or a grill pan to medium high.
2
Arrange the zucchini, squash, bell peppers, and onion on a rimmed baking sheet.
3
Whisk the vinegar and olive oil together in a bowl to blend.
4
Brush the cut side of each roll with a small amount of the dressing mixture, then toss the vegetables with the remaining dressing.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Grill the cut side of the rolls until toasted, about 1 minute.
7
Place the rolls cut side up on plates.
8
Grill the veggies until tender and lightly charred, turning and brushing occasionally with any dressing mixture left on the baking sheet, about 10 minutes.
9
Spread the bottom half of each roll with 1 1/2 tbls.
10
tapenade, and top with warm vegetables.
11
Cover the veggies in each sandwich with 2 slices of cheese, and a quarter of the banana peppers and basil.
12
Finish with an additional drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
13
Cover each sandwich with the top of roll, and press down gently to marry the flavors.
14
Enjoy!

1242

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips, 2 summer squash, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips, 2 large red bell peppers, quartered lengthwise, seeded (or orange or yellow), 1 medum red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch strips, and more.

Yes, Grilled Vegetable Hero With Pickled Peppers and Provolone 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 Vegetable Hero With Pickled Peppers and Provolone

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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