Name: Grilled Vegetable Hero
Yield: Serves 2; can be doubled
Ingredients: 2 large zucchini, sliced lengthwise; 1 large red bell pepper, quartered lengthwise, seeded; 1 large firm tomato, cut horizontally into 4 slices; 6 tablespoons bottled Italian salad dressing; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil plus 8 large whole basil leaves; 2 Italian sandwich rolls with seeds, split lengthwise; 4 thin slices Provolone cheese

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This sandwich goes well with macaroni salad and sweet-potato chips. Scoop strawberry ice cream into waffle cones afterward.

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Yield
Serves 2; can be doubled

Ingredients

2 large zucchini, sliced lengthwise

1 large red bell pepper, quartered lengthwise, seeded

1 large firm tomato, cut horizontally into 4 slices

6 tablespoons bottled Italian salad dressing

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil plus 8 large whole basil leaves

2 Italian sandwich rolls with seeds, split lengthwise

4 thin slices Provolone cheese

Preparation

Step 1
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Arrange zucchini, bell pepper and tomato on rimmed baking sheet. Whisk dressing and chopped basil in medium bowl to blend. Brush cut side of each roll with 1/2 tablespoon dressing mixture. Brush vegetables with remaining dressing mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill cut side of rolls until toasted, about 1 minute. Place rolls, cut side up, on plates. Grill vegetables until tender and lightly charred, turning and brushing occasionally with any dressing mixture left on baking sheet, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Arrange warm vegetables on roll bottoms. Cover each with 2 slices cheese, 4 whole basil leaves and top of roll.

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