Broiled Vegetable Sandwiches

Tender and crispy vegetables shine in this palate-pleasing sandwich recipe. Served on a warm toasted bun with fresh basil, mayonnaise and a dash of jalapeno pepper, these veggies never had it so good!

Broiled Vegetable Sandwiches

Average Rating: 4

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.

Ingredients

  • 6 slices peeled eggplant (1/4 inch thick)
  • 1/2 cup sliced yellow summer squash (1/4 inch thick)
  • 1/3 cup sliced zucchini (1/4 inch thick)
  • 2 slices red onion (1/4 inch thick)
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Dash cayenne pepper
  • 2 hard rolls, split and toasted
  • 5 teaspoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers
  • 2 slices tomato
  • 2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini and onion. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Add Italian seasoning and cayenne; toss to coat.
  • 2. If broiling the vegetables, arrange on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. If grilling the vegetables, transfer to a grill wok or basket. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat or grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until tender and lightly browned.
  • 3. Spread roll bottoms with mayonnaise; layer with the basil, spinach, red peppers, tomato and jalapeno. Sprinkle with pepper. Top with vegetables; replace roll tops.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 290 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 869mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 8g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 fat.