Grilled Veggie Sandwiches With Cilantro Pesto Recipe

Name: Grilled Veggie Sandwiches With Cilantro Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup packed fresh cilantro sprigs; 1/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon pine nuts; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 large sweet red peppers; 4 slices eggplant (1/2 inch thick); Cooking spray; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 4 kaiser rolls, split

Servings: persons

2/3 cup packed fresh cilantro sprigs
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large sweet red peppers
4 slices eggplant (1/2 inch thick)
Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 kaiser rolls, split

1
For pesto, place cilantro, parsley, Parmesan cheese and garlic in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Add water and pine nuts; process until blended. While processing, slowly add oil.
2
Grill peppers, covered, over medium heat until skins are blistered and blackened, turning occasionally, 10-15 minutes. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skin. Cut peppers in half; remove stems and seeds.
3
Lightly spritz both sides of eggplant slices with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat until tender, 3-5 minutes on each side. Top with peppers; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes; remove from grill.
4
Spread roll bottoms with pesto. Top with eggplant stacks and roll tops.

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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: 2/3 cup packed fresh cilantro sprigs, 1/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 2 garlic cloves, peeled, and more.

Yes, Grilled Veggie Sandwiches With Cilantro Pesto 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.

Grilled Veggie Sandwiches With Cilantro Pesto

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