Fabulous Zucchini Grinders

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12
Satisfy Your Hunger with Delicious Fabulous Zucchini Grinders
in Sandwich

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

Marinara Sauce :
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic , peeled and coarsely chopped
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 can diced tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
Grinders :
1 tablespoon butter
2 medium zucchini , cubed
1 pinch red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 French or Italian sandwich rolls , split

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
536
Sugar
7g
Fat
29g
Fabulous Zucchini Grinders are a delicious sandwich that uses zucchini, a very healthy vegetable, as its main ingredient. The recipe calls for toasting the rolls, melting a layer of mozzarella cheese and cooking cubed zucchini with red pepper flakes for a fun and flavorful bite. This sandwich offers the perfect balance between healthy and tasty, and is best enjoyed with the homemade marinara sauce provided in the recipe.

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute.
2.Add basil, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper into the pot.
3.Pour canned tomatoes into the pot and bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
4.Melt butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add cubed zucchini, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; cook while stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes.
5.Add shredded mozzarella cheese, then cover and cook over low heat until cheese is melted.
6.Toast the rolls and fill each roll with the zucchini mixture. Serve with the marinara sauce on top, and enjoy!

PROS

Fabulous Zucchini Grinders are incredibly delicious and are a perfect healthy alternative to a typical meat sandwich as it uses zucchini as the main ingredient.
It’s incredibly easy and simple to make, and it doesn’t require too many ingredients or too much time.

CONS

One of the cons of this recipe is its high cheese content.
Therefore, those who are lactose intolerant or not interested in cheese may have to forgo indulging in this sandwich.
Additionally, the bread used in this recipe is not exclusively healthy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Zucchinis in general are incredibly nutritious, and a great source of antioxidants and fiber. Consuming zucchini in larger quantities may even reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases. Additionally, zucchinis contain magnesium, potassium, and vitamin C all of which decrease inflammation and support healthy digestion.

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