About this recipe
This delightful and nutritious spin on a traditional grilled cheese sandwich is a guaranteed hit with kids and parents alike. Bursting with oozy cheese and snuck-in veggies, our Zucchini Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe is an adventure in every bite.
Grilled cheese zucchini sandwich ingredients
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out all the liquid.
- Shredded vegan cheese, mozzarella or cheddar
- Basil, fresh is best.
- Dijon mustard
- Sandwich bread, sliced
- Vegan butter or olive oil
how to make the sandwich with zucchini
Grate the zucchini with a grater box and place over an old kitchen towel. Sprinkle the salt and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Squeeze the liquid out and put the dry zucchini in a clean bowl. Mix the zucchini with the cheese and basil.
To make the sandwich, spread dijon on the top half, add 1/2 cup of cheese and zucchini mix, then place the top half on.
Place a skillet on medium-high heat and the olive oil or butter, and place the sandwich. Toast on both sides until cheese is melted.
tips on Grilling the sandwich
With a panini press. A panini press machine can make a difference for this and any other sandwich. Be sure to butter both outer sides of the sandwich or prepare your press by oiling the irons.
Without a panini press. Place a large heavy skillet or a non-stick pan on the stove over medium heat. Butter the outside of your sandwich or add a bit of oil to the pan to prevent the sandwich from sticking and to give it a nice, crispy finish.
Take a slightly smaller skillet or pan and press it down on top of the sandwich to flatten it. To add extra weight and press the sandwich even more, you can add a heavy item, like a can of food or a smaller pan.
Turn the sandwich over carefully with a spatula, and repeat the pressing process for the other side. Once both sides are crispy and the cheese inside is melted, remove the sandwich from the pan. Let it cool for a minute or two, then slice and serve!
Tips and ideas
- I use vegan mozzarella cheese; you could use vegan cheddar cheese or pepper jack.
- Add sliced tomato to the sandwich, and it will be like a pizza-flavor-vibe.
- Switch up the condiments, and use pesto, chipotle, kimchi mayo, or cherry roasted tomatoes.
Zucchini grilled cheese
Equipment
- Cast pan iron
- Old kitchen towel
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated zucchini drained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded vegan cheese
- 1/4 cup minced basil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 8 slices sandwich bread
- 1 teaspoon vegan butter or olive oil
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini with a grater box and place over an old kitchen towel. Sprinkle the salt and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Squeeze moisture out and put the dry zucchini in a clean bowl.
- Mix the zucchini with the cheese and basil.
- To make the sandwich, spread Dijon mustard on the top half, add around 1/2 cup of the cheese and zucchini mixture, and then place the top half on.
- Place a skillet on medium-high heat and the olive oil or butter, and place the sandwich. Toast on both sides until cheese is melted.
Notes
Nutrition
information
Nutritional information of this recipe is only an estimate, the accuracy for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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