Easy and Tasty Ciabatta Veggie Sandwich
One of my favorite sandwiches is this ciabatta veggie sandwich. It’s the perfect lunch, so easy to make, and will satisfy you.
Yesterday I went food shopping and could not stay away from the bakery section for some odd reason. No matter what I did, I kept forgetting to pick up something from one of the aisles near the bakery shop. The smell of freshly baked bread was calling my name. Remember when you’re watching a movie about ghosts and how one character always seems to be hearing his or her name called? I usually feel this way. Creepy! But instead, it was the smell of freshly baked bread calling my name. And this is how the Ciabatta Veggie Sandwich was created.
I always tell myself that I can survive on bread and water, which is true. I love bread!
Making Ciabatta Veggie Sandwich
After finally choosing a Demi Ciabatta bread, my mind was full of ideas. I decided to go into the produce section and started picking up some veggies. Eggplant, mushroom, tomatoes, sweet peppers, and onions. When those vegetables are mixed, you experience an earthy, citrus, and sweet flavor. These veggies don’t require much, just a few spices to bring out their flavors individually.
I did not want to cook all the vegetables together because I had no intention of making a veggie stew. I learned a long time ago when making a veggie sandwich; each vegetable must be cooked separately so each flavor can stand out with each bite.
The Ciabatta Veggie Sandwich was easy to make, and only one pan was required, which meant one pan to clean. Yeah! Who needs to wash tons of dishes after a long day of work? Certainly not me.
Ciabatta Veggie Sandwich is inspired by using diverse vegetables to create a healthy, filling, and delicious sandwich. This recipe is a summer favorite and equally welcome at home or as an affordable, packed lunch or picnic.
If you’re looking for an easy and delicious ciabatta sandwich that won’t jack your cholesterol right through the ceiling and make your doctor re-evaluate his lifestyle choices, this is just the recipe for you. Forget fast food: go home and make yourself healthy.
Enjoy!
Ciabatta Veggie Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 demi ciabatta bread
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
EGGPLANT MIXTURE
- 1 small eggplant peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
PEPPER AND MUSHROOM MIXTURE
- 1/2 cup sweet red pepper
- 1/2 cup baby bella mushroom sliced
- 1 garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 small onion sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon herbes de provence or italian seasoning
- Add additional oil to pan
TOMATO MIXTURE
- 6 campari tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp chili garlic paste
- salt and pepper to taste
- Add additional oil to pan
Instructions
- Eggplant Mixture: Season eggplant slices on both sides with wall and pepper. In a skillet, add oil, and fry eggplant on both sides until cooked. When cooked remove from pan and set aside.
- Pepper and Mushroom mixture: Add mushroom, salt, pepper, pepper, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, onion, and herbes de provence or italian seasoning. Cook for about 6 to 8 minutes. Add additional oil if necessary. When cooked, remove from stove and set aside.
- Tomato Mixture: In same or another skillet, add additional oil if necessary, tomatoes, salt, pepper and chili paste. Cook until it forms a paste. Remove and set aside.
- Building the sandwich: to build the sandwich, slice bread in half. On both sides, spread tomato mixture and add eggplant mixture to the bottom of the bread followed by pepper and mushroom mixture. Add cheese and wrap bread tightly in aluminum foil and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before unwrapping. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
Nutrition info is automatically generated and provided as a courtesy and as an estimate only.
