Fabulous Zucchini Grinders Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Sandwich Recipes. (Fabulous Zucchini Grinders Recipe). I made this up one day out of things I had on hand, and it turned out to be one of my favorite sandwiches ever. Sauteed zucchini pieces are coated with a zesty marinara sauce and topped with a generous helping of mozzarella cheese. These baked sandwiches are a great vegetarian version of the Italian grinder. They can also be made ahead of time, and heated just before serving.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Fabulous Zucchini Grinders Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic

peeled and coarsely chopped

1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon butter

2 medium zucchini

cubed

1 pinch red pepper flakes

salt and pepper to taste

1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

4 (6 inch) French or Italian sandwich rolls

split

Philly Cheese Steak

Lunch

Directions

Step 1

To make marinara sauce heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat (see Cook's Note). Add garlic basil and red pepper flakes; cook and stir for a minute or two until fragrant. Stir in sugar vinegar salt and pepper. Pour in tomatoes with their juices and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and puree until smooth in food processor or blender.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the zucchini in butter until browned and slightly tender. Season with red pepper flakes salt and pepper.

Step 4

Spoon a generous amount of the zucchini mixture into each sandwich roll. Cover zucchini with about 1/4 cup marinara sauce per roll. Top with a handful of shredded mozzarella. Close the rolls and wrap individually in aluminum foil.

Step 5

Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven until bread is heated through rolls are soft and cheese is melted.

Nutritional Information

Fabulous Zucchini Grinders Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 338.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.9g 34%

Carbohydrates: 37.3g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 3.4g 14%

Sugars: 6.8g

Fat: 15.1g 23%

Saturated Fat: 7.2g 36%

Cholesterol: 34.8mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 850.4IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 6mg 46%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 24%

Vitamin C: 27.1mg 45%

Folate: 94.7mcg 24%

Calcium: 450.3mg 45%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 39.2mg 14%

Potassium: 503.5mg 14%

Sodium: 729.4mg 29%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 135.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.