Hot Italian-Style Vegetable Hero Recipe

Name: Hot Italian-Style Vegetable Hero
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread (or French bread); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, julienned; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned; 12 medium sweet red pepper, cored, seeded, and julienned; 1 medium zucchini, julienned; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground (I use peppercorn melange); 14 lb muenster cheese, sliced (low sodium)

Servings: persons

1 loaf Italian bread (or French bread)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, julienned
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned
12 medium sweet red pepper, cored, seeded, and julienned
1 medium zucchini, julienned
1 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground (I use peppercorn melange)
14 lb muenster cheese, sliced (low sodium)

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Slice the Italian bread in half lengthwise.
3
Scoop out the center of each half.
4
Place the two halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet.
5
Place in oven, 4 inches from the heat, and broil for 1 minute or until lightly toasted.
6
Remove from oven and set aside.
7
Heat the olive oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat.
8
Add onion and garlic.
9
Cook, uncovered, until soft (about 5 minutes).
10
Add the carrots, red pepper, zucchini and cook, covered, until the carrots are tender (about 8 minutes).
11
Stir in the tomato sauce and spices.
12
Simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
13
Spoon the vegetable mixture into the bottom half of the bread.
14
Top with cheese.
15
Broil for 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted (watch carefully).
16
Remove from baking sheet and transfer to a cutting board or other surface.
17
Top with the upper half of the bread.
18
Cut into 4 sandwiches and serve immediately.

6608

kcal

Calories

528

Fat

Carbs

404

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf Italian bread (or French bread), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, julienned, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Hot Italian-Style Vegetable Hero 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.

Hot Italian-Style Vegetable Hero

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