Grilled Zucchini Parmesan Sandwiches

Bec's Note:

Makes 4 open-faced sandwiches. Be sure to get the nice heavy whole-grain bread, not the airy brown colored "wheat" bread! From "Cooking a la Heart"- Delicious Heart Healthy Recipes from the Mankato Heart Health Program, 1988.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 2-4

Yield: 4.0 open-fa ...

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups grated fresh zucchini
• 4 slices whole grain bread, toasted
• 1 tomato, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. In a skillet, saute onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper in olive oil until onion is translucent.
2. Add zucchini and saute until soft.
3. Spread vegetable mixture on toast.
4. Top each sandwich with thin slices of tomato and a sprinkling of 1 tablespoon Parmesan.
5. Broil until cheese turns golden.

Reviews

[Charlotte J]

This was excellent!!!! My new favorite sandwich. I can't wait to share this with my DD in college I know she'll love it too! I cut this done to make 1 sandwich. I grated the onion, minced the garlic, used a heaping 1/8 t of each the basil and Mexican oregano then cooked it all at once. I used Arnold Select Sandwich Thins Multi Grain, 1 Sandwich thin. This came out from under the broiler so delicious. I could have eaten the whole recipe of these! Made for *Healthy Choices ABC Tag 2009* game

[Chef #852115]

This was so easy and sooo good. I did lightly butter the toast. Otherwise followed the recipe exactly. It was very satisfying for a meatless meal.

[ms_bold]

This was an interesting concept for me. I knew that I liked all of the flavors, as I often do a sauteed sliced zucchini, onion, garlic and herb mix as a side dish with dinner. However, using it as a topper to toast was a new idea. The dense bread makes it hearty while healthful at the same time and a change of pace for my lunch.