Veg grilled sandwich is a great way to have a hearty healthy breakfast. It is also a perfect recipe for a quick lunch. Melbourne has a great cafe culture and people will go at any length to get their perfect sandwich I love making mine in sourdough bread. You can grill your veggies in an air fryer, panini press or even sandwich grill. You can also make it on a deep cast iron pan. Just ensure you have something heavy to press your bread for an even toast.
People love slices of bread.It is convenient to make, you can make a different variety for picky kids and get some peace for once. toasted sandwich is a thing of joy no wonder you have so many toastie makers everywhere. However you do not need a new gadget in the house. Just air frying will help you get the subway experience at home.No wonder subway is famous everywhere. There are so many grilled vegetable recipes you can use as a filling.You may use an air fried hash brown as a patty or roasted beets. Just portobello mushrooms or yellow squash if you want to avoid potatoes. I love a good grilled veg sandwich any day. Some people love to add cheese to their favorite toastie. However, they taste great without cheese too. Learn to make this easy grilled sandwich here in easy steps.
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Equipment
- Air fryer
- pastry brush
- mandolin slicer / food processor
Ingredients
- Turkish bread
- Zucchini
- Butternut pumpkin
- red pepper / red capsicum
- Salad leaves (Argula/Rocket/Spinach)
- Avocado
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
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How to make grilled sandwich in air fryer?
- Cut 1 cm thick pumpkin, zucchini, bell pepper, avocado slices. Apply oil on pumpkin, zucchini and bell pepper using a pastry brush. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat air fryer at 180 C for 5 mins. Spread the pumpkin slices in the air fryer tray.
- Air fry at 180 deg C | 350 F for 8 mins. Keep it aside
- Similarly, spread the zucchini slices in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 5-6 mins at 180 C | 350 F. Keep it aside.
- Spread the bell pepper slices in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 5-6 mins at 180 C | 350 F. Keep it aside.
- Slice the thicker bread /sandwich bread. Toast bread for 3-4 mins @ 200 deg C| 390 F.
- Toss some olive oil in salad leaves. Place the salad leaves between bread slices. Followed by grilled veggies. Season with salt and pepper as per taste. Serve air fryer sandwiches immediately.
- Cut the sandwich across in 2 pieces before serving. Use toothpicks to hold it together, decorate with olive on top of the sandwich optionally. Make it a delicous meal when serving with a bowl of tomato soup.
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Equipment
- Air fryer
- pastry brush
- mandolin slicer / food processor
Ingredients
- 3 Turkish bread/bread slices
- 1 zucchini 6-7 slices
- ½ butternut pumpkin 6-7 slices
- ½ red bell pepper Red capsicum
- 1 cup salad leaves rocket / argula / spinach
- 1 avocado peeled,sliced
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
Instructions
- Cut 0.5 or 1 cm thick pumpkin, zucchini, bell pepper, avocado slices. Apply oil on pumpkin, zucchini and bell pepper using a pastry brush. Season with salt and pepper as per taste
- Preheat air fryer at 180 C | 350 F for 5 mins. Spread the pumpkin slices in the air fryer tray.Air fry at 180 deg C | 350 degrees F for 8 mins. Keep it aside.
- Similarly, spread the zucchini slices in the air fryer basket.Air fry for 5-6 mins at 180 C | 350 F. Keep it aside.
- Spread the bell pepper slices in the air airfryer basket. Air fry for 5-6 mins at 180 C | 350 F. Keep it aside.
- Slice the bread/sandwich bread. Toast bread for 3-4 mins @ 200 deg C| 390 F.
- Toss some olive oil in salad leaves,Place the salad leaves between bread slices. Followed by grilled veggies. Serve immediately.
Variations & Substitutions
You can grill any veggies like eggplant, Portobello mushrooms, courgette, artichokes, broccoli, asparagus in a preheated air fryer. If you like it more flavorful, add pesto, peanut butter or hummus to inside of the bread.You can add fried onions for an extra punch. Refer to this low air fryer onions recipe.Children love a jelly sandwich and the sight of gooey melted cheese. You may even add a thin layer of mayo on top.Melty cheese can help avoid a toddler meltdown for sure.
Classic sandwich need not be meat based. You can make great sandiwches without the shredded cheese or deli ham. You can even get children to fill their choice of filling. This can help picky eaters be in control and thereby eat better.best grilled cheese sandwiches can bring a smile to a face of every hungry toddler if they are not ready to get an only veggie sandwich. Slowly you may reduce cheese and get them ready for warm sandwich with only vegetables.
You can use any white bread, french bread or country bread slices if you do not have Turkish bread. You can add cheese slices and use different cheeses like cheddar cheese, monterey jack for a great sandwich.
Storage
- You can make this sandwich and store for few hours. Just reheat the sandwich again in the air fryer before serving.
FAQs
Yes, you can.Just add some olive oil or butter before you grill your veggies.
Monterey Jack, Muenster, Gruyere, Cheddar. Gouda and Edam are also a good choice.
Make it with any bread you like, sourdough, light rye, white or brown. You may even use ciabatta or Turkish rolls. Baguettes and dense bakery loaves fare well. Just ensure you toast it well. Your grill or air fryer should be nice and hot for a good toast. If you are vegan you may opt for olive oil for brushing. If not vegan, a hint of butter is fine. You can also use spreads like hummus and pesto for variations.
Veg grilled sandwich does not need heavy butter and cheese. Add a bunch of salad leaves or rocket leaves for crunch and you are all set for a boom of flavors in your mouth. I am salivating as I write!
Conclusion: best grilled cheese sandwiches can bring a smile to a face of every hungry toddler and veg grilled sandwich is a great way to start the day for those vegan.
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