Grilled Veggie Sandwiches with Cilantro Pesto

  Sandwiches

I first ate this sandwich while vacationing in Sedona, Arizona, and fell in love with it. When I returned home, I developed this one that tastes just like the original.

Grilled Veggie Sandwiches with Cilantro Pesto

Average Rating: 4

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Grill: 20 min. + standing
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup packed fresh cilantro sprigs
  • 1/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • SANDWICHES:
  • 2 large sweet red peppers
  • 4 slices eggplant (1/2 inch thick)
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 4 kaiser rolls, split

Instructions

  • 1. For pesto, place cilantro, parsley, Parmesan cheese and garlic in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Add water and pine nuts; process until blended. While processing, slowly add oil.
  • 2. Grill peppers, covered, over medium heat until skins are blistered and blackened, turning occasionally, 10-15 minutes. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skin. Cut peppers in half; remove stems and seeds.
  • 3. Lightly spritz both sides of eggplant slices with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat until tender, 3-5 minutes on each side. Top with peppers; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes; remove from grill.
  • 4. Spread roll bottoms with pesto. Top with eggplant stacks and roll tops.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 310 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 755mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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