Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Herbed Ricotta

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Herbed Ricotta

Looking for a vegetarian lunch option that’s both flavorful and satisfying? This grilled vegetable sandwich with herbed ricotta is the answer. Packed with grilled summer vegetables and creamy ricotta cheese seasoned with fresh herbs, it’s a delicious and healthy meal.

Ingredients:

• For the Herbed Ricotta:
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon each of fresh basil, chives, and parsley, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• For the Grilled Vegetables:
  • 1 portobello mushroom, sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise
  • 1 medium yellow squash, sliced lengthwise
  • ½ medium eggplant, sliced into rounds
  • ½ red onion, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • ½ red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • Extra virgin olive oil
• For the Sandwich:
  • 1 loaf ciabatta bread, sliced in half
  • ½ cup arugula leaves (optional)

Cooking Guide:

1. Make the Herbed Ricotta: In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined and set aside.
2. Prepare the Vegetables: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Grill the Vegetables: Once the grill is hot, add the vegetables and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until tender-crisp and grill marks appear.
4. Assemble the Sandwich: Spread the herbed ricotta cheese onto one side of the ciabatta bread. Top with grilled vegetables and arugula leaves (if using). Close the sandwich and enjoy!

Tips:

• You can grill any vegetables you like for this recipe. Other options include asparagus, red onion slices, or sliced sweet potato.
• If you don’t have fresh herbs, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of dried herbs for every tablespoon of fresh herbs called for in the recipe.
• To make the sandwich vegan, use vegan ricotta cheese.
• For a richer flavor, drizzle the assembled sandwich with balsamic glaze or pesto before serving.