Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Tapenade
This Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Tapenade is a healthy and flavorful meal featuring smoky grilled vegetables, tangy olive tapenade, and crispy toasted bread. A satisfying meat-free option, this sandwich is packed with bold flavors and is easily customizable with your favorite veggies and bread.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 10min
- Total Time: 20min
- Yield: 2servings
- Category: Sandwich, Vegetarian
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 1 small eggplant, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 slices of whole-grain or sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons olive tapenade
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Toss the zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, and eggplant slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange the vegetables on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until tender and slightly charred.
- While the vegetables are grilling, toast the bread slices until golden brown.
- Spread a generous amount of olive tapenade on one side of each slice of bread.
- Once the vegetables are done, layer them onto the bread slices with tapenade, adding basil leaves if desired. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar for extra flavor.
- Assemble the sandwich, press gently to hold everything in place, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cheese such as mozzarella, goat cheese, or feta.
- Swap out vegetables based on availability or seasonality (mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, etc.).
- For a gluten-free version, simply use gluten-free bread.
- The sandwich is vegan without cheese, or you can use plant-based cheese alternatives.
- Add grilled chicken or a plant-based patty for added protein.
