Adorable Veggie Melts

These open face sandwiches will be a hit with the whole family!

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• For the bread

• 2  slices  of cracked  whole wheat bread
•  mayonnaise, for spreading

• For the topping

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  cup  sliced mushrooms
• 1⁄2 cup  coarsely shredded zucchini
• 1⁄2 cup  onion finely sliced onion
• 1  clove garlic, minced
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  finely shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  finely shredded cheddar cheese
• 4  slices tomatoes, ½ inch-thick
• 1  dash fresh ground pepper
•  finely shredded lettuce or  fresh bean sprout, as desired

Directions

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
3. Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat source for about 2 minutes per side, or until lightly toasted.
4. (Or toast the bread in a toaster.) Spread 1 side of each slice with mayonnaise.
5. To make the topping: Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add the mushrooms, zucchini, onion, and garlic.
6. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
7. Remove from the heat; stir in the salt and pepper.
8. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
9. Combine the cheeses in a small bowl.
10. Top each bread slice with 2 tomato slices, a sprinkling of pepper, and half of the sautéed vegetables, lettuce or bean sprouts, and the cheese mixture.
11. Place the sandwiches on the baking sheet.
12. Broil for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
13. Enjoy!