Pat's Grilled Vegetable Hero Recipe

Name: Pat's Grilled Vegetable Hero
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings; 1 yellow bell pepper, quartered, seeds and ribs removed; 1 red bell pepper, quartered, seeds and ribs removed; 1 summer squash, sliced on the bias into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 zucchini squash, sliced on the bias into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1 (12-inch long) loaf Italian bread with sesame seeds; Lemon Mayo, recipe follows; 1 (8-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, sliced; 1 bunch basil leaves; 3/4 cups mayonnaise; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 lemon, zested; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings
1 yellow bell pepper, quartered, seeds and ribs removed
1 red bell pepper, quartered, seeds and ribs removed
1 summer squash, sliced on the bias into 1/2-inch pieces
1 zucchini squash, sliced on the bias into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 (12-inch long) loaf Italian bread with sesame seeds
Lemon Mayo, recipe follows
1 (8-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, sliced
1 bunch basil leaves
3/4 cups mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lemon, zested
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat the grill to medium.
2
In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3
Arrange the vegetables on the grill, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, about 10 minutes.
4
Remove to a plate and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
5
Slice the bread in half lengthwise with a serrated knife.
6
Toast the bread on the grill Remove the bread and evenly spread Lemon Mayo on both sides.
7
Evenly divide the vegetables on the bottom halves of the bread.
8
Top with the sliced mozzarella and a handful or so of the basil.
9
Cover with the top half of the bread and secure with toothpicks.
10
Slice into 4 portions and serve.
11
Add the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt and pepper, to taste, to a small bowl.
12
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.

697

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Protein

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* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved, 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings, 1 yellow bell pepper, quartered, seeds and ribs removed, 1 red bell pepper, quartered, seeds and ribs removed, and more.

Yes, Pat's Grilled 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pat's Grilled Vegetable Hero

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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