Hot Zucchini Subs Recipe

Name: Hot Zucchini Subs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup olive oil; 1 -2 lb zucchini, thickly sliced; salt, as needed; pepper, as needed; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 16 ounces marinara sauce; 8 sweet submarine rolls; 4 tablespoons butter; garlic powder, as needed; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated; 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1
In a large nonstick frying pan put the oil and heat over medium-high heat.
2
When the oil is hot, add the zucchini and stir-fry.
3
A spatula works well to turn over the zucchini.
4
Once the zucchini is tender and some pieces have brown spots, sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder, and then add the marinara sauce.
5
The marinara sauce can be homemade or store-bought.
6
Heat until the sauce is hot.
7
Remove from heat, but keep the sauce warm.
8
Take sweet submarine sandwich rolls and split them.
9
Butter each side and put garlic powder on one half and Parmesan cheese on the other half.
10
Place on a baking sheet and broil the rolls until lightly toasted.
11
Remove the bread from the oven and place on plates.
12
Put some of the zucchini mixture on the bottom half of a roll.
13
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and top with the remaining piece of bread.

583

kcal

Calories

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: ½ cup olive oil, 1 -2 lb zucchini, thickly sliced, salt, as needed, pepper, as needed, and more.

Yes, Hot Zucchini Subs 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!

Hot Zucchini Subs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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