Hot Italian Style Vegetable Hero Recipes

PAT'S GRILLED VEGETABLE HERO

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium.
• In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the vegetables on the grill, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, about 10 minutes. Remove to a plate and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
• Slice the bread in half lengthwise with a serrated knife. Toast the bread on the grill Remove the bread and evenly spread Lemon Mayo on both sides. Evenly divide the vegetables on the bottom halves of the bread. Top with the sliced mozzarella and a handful or so of the basil. Cover with the top half of the bread and secure with toothpicks. Slice into 4 portions and serve.
• Add the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt and pepper, to taste, to a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.

ITALIAN STYLE HERO

Steps:

• Add meats and cheese to roll. Top with lettuce and tomato. Pour on oil and vinegar mix. Spread mustard and mayonnaise on roll, close and serve.

ITALIAN STYLE VEGETABLES

Steps:

• When oil is hot in wok, stir fry onion, garlic and zucchini 2 minutes or until desired texture. Add green beans, continue until hot, add tomatoes and seasoning and olives, cook until heated through. Serve.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPER HEROES

Steps:

• Grill sausages over hot coals, turning occasionally, until done, about 10 minutes total.
• Remove from grill and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet, sauté peppers in the olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the onions and garlic, season with salt and pepper and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until vegetables are lightly browned, 10-15 minutes.
• Pepper mixture can be made ahead; reheat to serve or serve at room temperature.
• Place sausage links in hero rolls, generously add sautéed pepper mixture to each sandwich.

ITALIAN HEROES

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, combine the artichoke hearts, garlic and olive oil. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Slice the sandwich rolls in half lengthwise, and pull out most of the soft bread from the top and bottom. Spread the artichoke paste onto each side of each roll. Place layers of red peppers, arugula, salami, provolone cheese, pepperoncini, olives and onion into the rolls. Press sandwiches together, and wrap tightly in aluminum foil.
• Place sandwiches in the refrigerator, and place something heavy on top. It helps to place a plate on top, then place cans or any weighted containers on top. I used cottage cheese. Chill for up to 3 hours. Unwrap, cut in half and enjoy.

GRILLED VEGETABLE HERO

Steps:

• 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.
• Arrange warm vegetables on roll bottoms. Cover each with 2 slices cheese, 4 whole basil leaves and top of roll.

ITALIAN-HERO CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss ciabatta with garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and enough finely grated provolone to coat lightly and evenly; season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Bake until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes.
• Stir together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and mayonnaise. Add hoagie spread, salt, and pepper to taste and stir to combine.
• Pack mixed greens in a resealable container with sliced roast turkey, salami, provolone, celery, and giardiniera. Pack dressing and croutons separately. Toss to combine just before eating.

HOT ITALIAN-STYLE VEGETABLE HERO

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Slice the Italian bread in half lengthwise. Scoop out the center of each half.
• Place the two halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Place in oven, 4 inches from the heat, and broil for 1 minute or until lightly toasted. Remove from oven and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, uncovered, until soft (about 5 minutes).
• Add the carrots, red pepper, zucchini and cook, covered, until the carrots are tender (about 8 minutes).
• Stir in the tomato sauce and spices. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
• Spoon the vegetable mixture into the bottom half of the bread. Top with cheese.
• Broil for 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted (watch carefully).
• Remove from baking sheet and transfer to a cutting board or other surface. Top with the upper half of the bread.
• Cut into 4 sandwiches and serve immediately.