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Grilled Zucchini Sandwiches

Happy 4th of July!  This Independence Day don’t leave your vegetarian friends out of your menu planning.  This sandwich is simple enough that it can be prepared in your backyard, or a gathering at the park. Enjoy it while celebrating our country’s independence, watching fireworks, and of course, grilling!

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Quality ingredients are what shine through in this dish.  Crusty caibatta bread (pictured below right) makes a ideal delivery system for perfectly grilled veggies. My veggies of choice are zucchini and mushrooms. Use a grill topper to keep veggies from slipping through the grill rack, like I did with my mushrooms (pictured right).  Additional veggies are also great to much on while you grill, like the stray carrot that I hadn’t eat yet before this photo was snapped.    Play around with your vegetables of choice, or if hosting a party, have multiple options available for guests to choose from.

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Simple Baked Zucchini Grinders

Zucchini is a favorite summer time staple of mine.  If you have ever grown zucchini you know that often times you end up with more zucchini than you can use and this recipe is great way to devour those delectable summer time treats!

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This sandwich is a vegetarian twist on the Italian grinder.  I have made this classic recipe a little easier by using simple marinara sauce, made zesty with garlic and lots of red pepper flakes, and a little tastier by toasting it in the oven!

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