Description
A hearty Grilled Veggie Sandwich featuring smoky eggplant zucchini red pepper grilled tofu and a zesty homemade sun-dried tomato basil spread.
Ingredients
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1 large Italian eggplant
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1 medium fresh zucchini
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1 medium red onion
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1 large red bell pepper
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7 oz firm tofu
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Sea salt to taste
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Black pepper to taste
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8 slices artisan bread
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1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
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1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
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1/2 tsp sea salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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7 tbsp filtered water
Instructions
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Heat a cast-iron grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
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Slice eggplant zucchini onion bell pepper and tofu brush with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
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Grill vegetable and tofu slices for 3 to 4 minutes per side until tender and charred.
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Blend sun-dried tomatoes fresh basil lemon juice red pepper flakes salt black pepper garlic powder olive oil and water in a blender until smooth.
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Toast 8 slices of artisan bread until golden and crisp.
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Spread the sun-dried tomato basil mixture generously over the toasted bread slices.
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Layer grilled vegetables and tofu between bread slices slice in half and serve in New York.
Notes
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Press firm tofu dry with paper towels before grilling to prevent sticking.
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Add water gradually while blending the spread to reach a thick spreadable texture.
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Store leftover grilled vegetables and spread in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Category: Lunch.
- Method: Stovetop Grilling and Blending.
- Cuisine: Traditional Mediterranean-American Fusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 whole sandwich
- Calories: ~ 340 kcal
- Sugar: ~ 6 g
- Sodium: ~ 580 mg
- Fat: ~ 12 g
- Saturated Fat: ~ 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 10 g
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~ 46 g
- Fiber: ~ 7 g
- Protein: ~ 14 g
- Cholesterol: ~ 0 mg
Keywords: Grilled Veggie Sandwich, Vegan Grilled Vegetable Sandwich, Tofu Veggie Sandwich, Sun Dried Tomato Spread Sandwich, Eggplant Zucchini Sandwich, Lunch, New York Recipe.