Italian Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Herbed Goat Cheese

This delicious grilled veggie sandwich pops with homemade goat cheese and fresh Vertical Roots herbs and greens. Nutritious with big flavour - you won't be disappointed.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Course brunch, Lunch

Cuisine Italian

Servings 2

Equipment

1 Mini Food Processor

Ingredients

4 Slices Artisan Sourdough Bread grilled or toasted
8 1/2 inch sliced Zucchini 1-2 zucchini depending on the size
8 1/2 inch sliced Eggplant 1 eggplant would be more than enough
2 Red Peppers quarter sliced and outside skin removed
Olive Oil or Avocado Spray
4 Vertical Roots Romaine 4 large leaves
1 cup Vertical Roots Arugula
1/2 cup Goat Cheese
1/2 cup Vertical Roots Parsley leaves and stems
1/2 cup Vertical Roots Dill leaves and stems
4 Cloves Garlic
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Lemon for zest and juice
Salt and Pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
On a large sheet pan, place slices of eggplant, zucchini and red pepper.
Spray evenly with Olive Oil Spray
Salt and Pepper generously
Place in oven on middle rack for 12 min
Turn over and place under the broiler for 1-2 min on high to get a charred burn on the edges
Remove from heat and cool
Place goat cheese, herbs, lemon zest from half the lemon and juice from half the lemon and olive oil into the mini food processor. Blend well.
Toast or Grill the sourdough
Spread Herbed Goat Cheese on 1 side of all 4 slices
Layer the roasted veggies split between the two evenly. Eggplant, zucchini, red pepper, arugula, and romaine lettuce.
Top with second slice, cut in half and serve.

Keyword sandwhich, Vegetarian