Stacked grilled bread with roasted zucchini, turkey, cheese, and basil pesto for a savory, satisfying meal.
# Components:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick strips
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Proteins & Dairy
04 - 8 slices deli turkey breast (7 oz)
05 - 4 slices provolone cheese
→ Spreads & Sauces
06 - 4 tablespoons basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
→ Bread
07 - 4 slices sourdough or whole-grain bread
→ Butter
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange zucchini slices on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
03 - Spread 1/2 tablespoon of pesto on each bread slice.
04 - On each bread slice, layer roasted zucchini, 2 turkey slices, 1 cheese slice, and optionally another drizzle of pesto. Top with another bread slice, pesto side down.
05 - Lightly butter the outer sides of each sandwich.
06 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium heat and grill each sandwich for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently until bread is golden and cheese has melted.
07 - Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, slice in half, and serve warm.
