OUR VEGETARIAN BLOG
Caprese Salad Sandwiches
START TO FINISH: 30 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 1 10-ounce loaf baguette-style French bread 1⁄2 cup yellow or red pear-shape tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and/or grape tomatoes, quartered 1⁄4 cup coarsely chopped cucumber 1⁄4 cup thin red, yellow, or green sweet pepper…
Skillet Vegetables on Cheese Toast
START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 servings 8 ounces fresh button mushrooms, halved 1⁄2 of an 8-ounce package peeled fresh baby carrots, halved lengthwise 1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons…
Tomato-Edamame Grilled Cheese
PREP: 20 minutes ROAST: 15 minutes OVEN: 425°F MAKES 4 sandwiches 1 whole garlic bulb 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 12-ounce package frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame) 1⁄4 cup lemon juice 1⁄4 cup water 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin 1⁄3 cup snipped fresh…
Roasted Veggie Sandwiches
PREP: 25 minutes ROAST: 8 minutes OVEN: 450°F MAKES 4 sandwiches 1 small zucchini, cut lengthwise into thin slices 1 small yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise into thin slices 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1⁄2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1⁄2 cup thin red sweet pepper…
Open-Face Veggie Burgers with Sauteed Onion
START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Walla Walla), halved and thinly sliced (about 2 cups) 4 refrigerated or frozen grilled vegetable meatless burger patties 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon…
Grilled Veggie-Cheese Sandwiches
START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 8 slices crusty country white or whole wheat bread 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons bottled ranch salad dressing 1⁄2 cup sliced roma tomatoes and/or cucumber 4 ounces American, cheddar, provolone, or Monterey…
Savory Vegetable Open-Face Sandwiches
START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 1⁄2 of an 8-ounce tub light cream cheese spread 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 whole wheat bagels, split and toasted, or 4 slices whole wheat…
Panini without the Press
START TO FINISH: 30 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 8 slices sourdough bread 2 tablespoons olive oil 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced diagonally 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1⁄4 cup oil-packed dried tomatoes, drained…
Tomato-Basil Panini
PREP: 20 minutes COOK: 2 minutes per batch MAKES 4 sandwiches 4 cups spinach 8 slices whole wheat bread; four 6-inch whole wheat hoagie buns, split; or 2 whole wheat pita bread rounds, halved crosswise and split horizontally 1 medium tomato, cut into 8 slices 1⁄8…
Panini with Grilled Mushrooms
START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 3 6- to 8-ounce fresh portobello mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 6 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 4 slices mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) 4…
Spinach-Mushroom Quesadillas
START TO FINISH: 30 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1⁄2 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounces fresh portobello mushrooms, coarsely chopped 1 9-ounce package fresh spinach 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces) 1⁄2 cup…
Veggie Salad in a Pocket
PREP: 20 minutes CHILL: 2 to 24 hours MAKES 4 sandwiches 1 cup chopped yellow summer squash and/or zucchini 3⁄4 cup chopped broccoli 2⁄3 cup seeded and chopped roma tomatoes (2 medium) 8 pitted kalamata or ripe olives, chopped 2 tablespoons snipped fresh Italian…