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The fresh flavors in the Grilled Zucchini Caprese Sandwiches recipe will leave you wanting more. One online reviewer claims, "These sandwiches came together quickly and won over the crowd. The zucchini was so flavorful with the garlic and oil. I wouldn't make any changes to the recipe! (served with chips and fresh veggies for lunch)

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Grilled Zucchini Caprese Sandwiches
Yields1 Serving
Prep Time5 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time15 mins
INGREDIENTS
 1 medium zucchini trimmed and cut lengthwise into 6 slices
 4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
 1 garlic clove, minced
 1.50 tsp balsamic vinegar
  tsp kosher salt
  tsp black peper
 4 (2-ounce) ciabatta rollssplit and toasted
 8 large fresh basil leaves
 1 medium tomatothinly sliced
 6 oz fresh mozzarella cheesethinly sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
1

Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Place zucchini in a shallow dish. Add 2 teaspoons oil and garlic; toss to coat. Arrange zucchini in a grill pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until grill marks appear. Cut each zucchini piece in half crosswise. Return the zucchini to a shallow dish. Drizzle with vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

2

Brush bottom halves of rolls with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Top evenly with zucchini, basil, tomatoes, and mozzarella.

3

Brush cut side of roll tops with remaining liquid from shallow dish, and place on sandwiches. Heat the sandwiches in pan until warm.

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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS
 1 medium zucchini trimmed and cut lengthwise into 6 slices
 4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
 1 garlic clove, minced
 1.50 tsp balsamic vinegar
  tsp kosher salt
  tsp black peper
 4 (2-ounce) ciabatta rollssplit and toasted
 8 large fresh basil leaves
 1 medium tomatothinly sliced
 6 oz fresh mozzarella cheesethinly sliced

Directions

INSTRUCTIONS
1

Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Place zucchini in a shallow dish. Add 2 teaspoons oil and garlic; toss to coat. Arrange zucchini in a grill pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until grill marks appear. Cut each zucchini piece in half crosswise. Return the zucchini to a shallow dish. Drizzle with vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

2

Brush bottom halves of rolls with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Top evenly with zucchini, basil, tomatoes, and mozzarella.

3

Brush cut side of roll tops with remaining liquid from shallow dish, and place on sandwiches. Heat the sandwiches in pan until warm.

Notes

GRILLED ZUCCHINI CAPRESE SANDWICHES

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