Grilled Summer Vegetable Sandwiches With Basil Mayonnaise

Name: Grilled Summer Vegetable Sandwiches With Basil Mayonnaise
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 eggplant, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices (about 3/4 pound); 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices; 1 yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices; 1 fennel bulb, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices (cut through the root end to stay intact); 1 large tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices (not too soft); 1 large red onion, peeled,cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 French baguettes, 16 inch long and cut into 6 pieces each and cut in half lengthwise; 2 cups basil leaves, rinsed and trimmed; 2 cups basil leaves, rinsed and trimmed; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste

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Ready In:: 32mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 6

ingredients

Sandwiches
1 eggplant, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices (about 3/4 pound)
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices
1 yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices
1 fennel bulb, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices (cut through the root end to stay intact)
1 large tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices (not too soft)
1 large red onion, peeled,cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 French baguettes, 16 inch long and cut into 6 pieces each and cut in half lengthwise
2 cups basil leaves, rinsed and trimmed
Basil Mayonnaise
2 cups basil leaves, rinsed and trimmed
1 clove garlic, crushed
¹⁄₂ cup fat-free mayonnaise
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste

directions

Prepare a charcoal or gas grill.
Brush oil lightly over both sides of the vegetables.
Grill eggplant, zucchini, squash, fennel, tomato and onion, in batches, until lightly charred and tender; fennel will take 4 to 5 minutes per side, eggplant, zucchini, squash and red onion 2 to 3 minutes per side, and tomatoes 1 to 2 minutes per side.
Grill bread for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.
To assemble sandwiches, spread each slice of bread with 1 tablespoon basil mayonnaise and layer with vegetables and basil leaves.
Basil Mayonnaise: In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, puree basil and garlic.
Add mayonnaise and process until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
Adjust seasoning to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
Makes 3/4 cup.