Hot Italian-Style Vegetable Hero |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Minutes |
Ready In: 17 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A filling and flavorful veggie sandwich. Ingredients:
1 loaf italian bread (or french bread) |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 large yellow onion, julienned |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned |
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, cored, seeded, and julienned |
1 medium zucchini, julienned |
1 cup tomato sauce |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground (i use peppercorn melange) |
1/4 lb muenster cheese, sliced (low sodium) |
Directions:
1. Preheat broiler.
2. Slice the Italian bread in half lengthwise. Scoop out the center of each half.
3. Place the two halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Place in oven, 4 inches from the heat, and broil for 1 minute or until lightly toasted. Remove from oven and set aside.
4. Heat the olive oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, uncovered, until soft (about 5 minutes).
5. Add the carrots, red pepper, zucchini and cook, covered, until the carrots are tender (about 8 minutes).
6. Stir in the tomato sauce and spices. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
7. Spoon the vegetable mixture into the bottom half of the bread. Top with cheese.
8. Broil for 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted (watch carefully).
9. Remove from baking sheet and transfer to a cutting board or other surface. Top with the upper half of the bread.
10. Cut into 4 sandwiches and serve immediately.
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