Vegetarian Open Faced Sandwich Recipes

OPEN-FACED GARDEN VEGGIE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine oil, garlic, salt, oregano and basil. Add vegetables and toss to coat. Transfer to two 15x10x1-in. baking pans. , Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally., Combine mayonnaise, vinegar and mustard; spread over toast. Place on a baking sheet. Top with vegetable mixture, tomato and cheese. Broil 6-8 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

OPEN-FACED SANDWICH

Steps:

• To assemble, first spread a layer of mayonnaise on top of the toasted bread.
• Halve the avocado and scoop the flesh out of one half, using a tablespoon to ease it out. Place it on the toast and mash flat using a fork.
• Now spread on a layer of hummus on top of the smashed avocado.
• Arrange the lettuce on top, followed by the tomato slices. Sprinkle over the capers.
• Now add a light squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a small pinch of salt.
• Cut the sandwich in half and then it's ready to devour.

OPEN-FACED VEGGIE SANDWICHES FOR TWO

Steps:

• Spread mustard over cut sides of muffins halves. Top each with vegetables and cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

VEGETARIAN OPEN FACED SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven broiler.
• Spread one side of each bread slice with equal amounts pesto sauce. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet, pesto side up. Layer each slice with eggplant, red bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, mushrooms, and cheese. Crush garlic on top of cheese, and season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
• Broil 5 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

SANDWICE OPEN-FACED SANDWICH

Steps:

• To prepare the caramelized onions, slice each onion in half and slice into 1/8-inch slices. Pour olive oil in a large sauté pan and add in onions, salt, pepper, thyme, and sugar. Cook onions over medium-high heat for about 18-20 minutes or until onions are golden brown. Add in the roasted yellow and red sweet peppers and fig balsamic vinegar; remove from heat.
• Prepare the figs by cutting off the stem end and cutting the fig in half and place cut side down in a sauté pan with the wine; simmer on low to medium-low heat until wine is reduced by 2/3; remove from heat.
• Combine the olives, honey, and oil in blender, set aside.
• Turn the oven to broil. Cut bread into 4 equal parts and cut each part in half horizontally. Brush the cut sides of the bread with the butter and arrange on a foil lined baking sheet. Place under the broiler for about 2 minutes or until bread is lightly toasted.
• Once bread is toasted remove from the oven and put an equal amount of olive honey spread, an equal amount of caramelized onion/pepper mixture, an equal amount of fig halves, and the shaved Manchego cheese. Place back under the broiler to melt the cheese.
• To serve, place two slices of the open-faced sandwich on each plate; sprinkle with chopped parsley as a garnish.