Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Roasted Veggie Sandwiches


1 Medium zucchini and 1 medium yellow squash thinly sliced lengthwise

4 medium tomatoes, cut in quarters

2 cloves of minced garlic

2 TBSP balsamic vinegar

6 TBSP olive oil

8 Marigolds Honeywheat rolls or Focaccia bread

8 slices of provolone and 8 large fresh Basil leaves

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees

2. Place the zucchini, yellow sqush, and tomatoes on a roasting pan, and season with salt and pepper. Cook in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes

3. In a bowl whisk garlic, vinegar, and oil. Season with salt and pepper and let mixture stand for about 2 hours.

4. When ready to serve ,cut each roll in two and sprinkle each half with the vinaigrette. Place equal portions of squash mixture on 8 bottom halves of rolls. To each , add 1 slice of provolone and basil leaves. Pour the remaining vinaigrette over all and top with the other bread half.
Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
2 cup zucchini, peeled and grated 1/2 cup cocoa
2 cup flour 1/2 cup oil
1 1/4 cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt 1 cup pecans or walnuts
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the zucchini, oil and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients and mix well. Batter will be thick and lumpy.Pour into a greased 9"x 13" pan and sprinkle nuts on top. bake for 25-30 minutes.