Perfect Picnic Sandwich

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   Put the oven on'grill'.

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   Spread the sliced marrows evenly on a baking tray.

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   Cover liberally with dried thyme, pour over some olive oil and sprinkle with pepper.

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   Leave under the grill for a 5 minutes.

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   Check if a few have a light brown colour, then using a spatula stir and turn them around a bit in the tray and return to the oven.

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   Don't let it go soggy, it should only take no more than 5 minutes on each side.

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   When the marrows are done, remove them from the tray onto a plate to cool, and put the aubergines in the same tray.

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   Again, sprinkle on thyme, pepper and olive oil.

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   Leave under the grill, turning once until done, then remove to cool.

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    The peppers goes in the same tray, peppered, thymed and olive oiled, until they are slightly charred, but still red.

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    Remove and cool.

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    To assemble: On a buttered slice of bread, layer marrow, aubergine, pepper and cheese and cover with another layer of bread.

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    **pleasenote I didn't do exact measurements as it relies on discretion, your tastes and the size of the veg.

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    Can be assembled, packed and frozen.

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    Take out on the morning required- will be perfectly fresh and ready to enjoy in an hour or two.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.