Grilled Summer Squash Sandwich Recipes

GRILLED YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the grill for medium heat.
• Cut the squash horizontally into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick slices so that you have nice long strips that won't fall through the grill.
• Heat olive oil in a small pan, and add garlic cloves. Cook over medium heat until the garlic starts to sizzle and become fragrant. Brush the slices of squash with the garlic oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill squash slices for 5 to 10 minutes per side, until they reach the desired tenderness. Brush with additional garlic oil, and turn occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.

GRILLED SUMMER SQUASH WITH RED ONION

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix oil, peppered seasoned salt and cumin. Add onion; toss to coat.
• When grill is heated, with slotted spoon, place onion in grill basket (grill "wok"); reserve oil mixture in bowl to coat squash. Place basket on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals. Cook 10 minutes, turning basket occasionally.
• Meanwhile, add summer squash to reserved oil mixture in bowl; toss to coat.
• Place squash in basket with onion; cook 5 to 7 minutes longer, turning basket occasionally, until vegetables are tender.

GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLE SANDWICHES WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Slice the zucchini and summer squash lengthwise, 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. Cut the bell pepper into 1-inch wide strips. Lay in a roomy baking dish.
• Make the marinade. In a small bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired. Pour over the veggies and toss gently. Let sit for about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the pesto. First, toast the walnuts (an optional but worthwhile step - toasting adds wonderful flavor). To toast, set a small pan over medium heat and add the walnuts. Stir frequently until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add to the pitcher of a blender or a food processor fitted with the s-blade. Add the basil, garlic, thyme, lemon juice, nutritional yeast or Parmesan if using, and salt. Turn on the blender or food processor, streaming in the olive oil as it runs, until a sauce forms. Taste pesto and add additional salt if desired.
• Prepare your grill - medium direct heat, about 375 degrees. Lay the vegetables on the preheated grill grates and cook until grill lines form, about 5 minutes. Flip (we like to use long-handled tongs) and cook on the other side until tender and cooked through, about 5 more minutes. Transfer from the grill to a platter. Keep the grill on to quickly toast the rolls.
• Slice the rolls in half and brush the insides with the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Lay the rolls cut-side down on the grill and cook just until warmed and a little golden and toasty. Remove from grill.
• Assemble the sandwiches. Smear both sides of the roll with approx. 1 tablespoon of pesto on each side (more or less to taste). Add a layer of zucchini, summer squash, and two or three strips of the pepper. Close, cut in half, and serve!

GRILLED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Toss 1 1/2 pounds sliced summer squash and 1 sliced onion with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill 3 to 5 minutes per side. Toss with more olive oil, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, and some chopped parsley and mint. Top with shaved ricotta salata.

GRILLED VEGGIE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cut the zucchini, squash and eggplant into 1/4-in.-thick strips; spritz with cooking spray. Spritz onion and red pepper with cooking spray., Grill vegetables, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. Grill buns, cut side down, over medium heat for 30-60 seconds or until toasted., In a small bowl, combine the cheeses, garlic, salt and pepper; spread over bun bottoms. Top with vegetables. Replace bun tops.

GRILLED SUMMER SQUASH TARTINES

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high for direct and indirect cooking. Lightly drizzle squashes and bread with oil; season squashes with salt and pepper. Grill squashes and bread over direct heat, flipping once, until bread is crisp and squashes are tender and charred in places, 2 to 3 minutes total for bread; 5 to 6 minutes total for squashes.
• Transfer to a platter or cutting board. Top bread evenly with cheese; return to grill over indirect heat. Cook, covered, just until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
• Top cheese toasts with grilled squashes, mostarda, chile, and cilantro. Lightly drizzle with oil and serve immediately.

GRILLED SUMMER SQUASH SANDWICH

Steps:

• Slice summer squash diagonally in 1/2 inch slabs. Brush with olive oil and cook on grill until soft inside and lightly browned on both sides. Place sharp cheddar slices on top and continue grilling until cheese is melted. Place on toasted bread, spread lightly with mayonnaise, and top with fresh tomato slices and cooked turkey bacon.