Grilled Zucchini Finger Sandwiches

Zucchini is technically a fruit, but it is commonly referred to as a vegetable due to its savory flavor and culinary uses.

This is vegan, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Grilled Zucchini Finger Sandwiches

Cooking Method: Grilling Cuisine: American, Mediterranean Courses: Appetizer, Lunch Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 480

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 medium Zucchini
• 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.25 cup Cream Cheese
• 8 leaves Fresh Basil
• 0.5 cup Sliced Red Onion
• 1 medium Sliced Tomato
• 8 slices Multigrain Bread

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Slice the zucchini lengthwise into thin strips. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
3. Grill the zucchini strips for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are tender and have grill marks.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese and fresh basil. Spread the mixture onto one side of each slice of bread.
5. Layer the grilled zucchini, sliced red onion, and sliced tomato onto 4 slices of bread. Top with the remaining 4 slices of bread.
6. Optional: Wrap the sandwiches in foil and place them on the grill for a few minutes to warm them up.
7. Cut each sandwich into finger-sized pieces.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Sugars 4g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.