Cheesy antipasto veggie toastie
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| Prep | 20 min | |
| Cook | 24 min |
- Butternut pumpkin, 2 cup(s) (diced), cut into 1cm thick pieces
- Eggplant, 1 small, cut into 6-8 rounds
- Red capsicum, ½ capsicum(s), quartered, seeds removed
- Zucchini, 1 small, halved crossways, thinly sliced
- Olive oil spray, 6 spray(s)
- Pepper, any type, ground, 1 pinch(es)
- Dried mixed herbs, 2 teaspoon(s), or Italian seasoning
- Ricotta cheese, reduced-fat, ⅓ cup(s)
- Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoon(s)
- Mixed grain bread, 4 slice(s)
- Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat (15% fat), 50 g, sliced
Method
Place the pumpkin in a single layer onto a microwave-safe plate. Cover with damp paper towel. Microwave for 3 to 4 minutes on High/100% until pumpkin is just tender. Transfer to a tray. Add the remaining vegetables to tray. Spray both sides with oil and season.
Preheat a barbecue plate or grill pan on medium-high. Cook the pumpkin for 4 minutes each side, the eggplant, capsicum and zucchini for 3 minutes each side, or until vegetables are just tender. Remove to a tray, sprinkle over the mixed herbs and set aside to cool.
Mix the ricotta and mustard together. Spread evenly between 2 slices of bread. Top with chargrilled vegetables then cheddar. Sandwich with remaining slice of bread. Lightly spray both sides of the sandwiches with oil. Cook in a sandwich press or non-stick frying pan until toasted. Cut in half and serve.
TIPS:
- You can buy chargrilled vegetables from the deli of most supermarkets, just make sure they are not in oil. This sandwich is just as delicious served untoasted.
- You can make 1 sandwich and store half the vegetables and ricotta in separate airtight containers in the fridge for 2 to 4 days, to make a sandwich for later in the week.
Nutrition facts per serve
Makes 2 serves
Note: If food units vary from the book, be guided by the following food units.
| Meat & Protein | 0 |
| Bread & Cereals | 2 |
| Vegetables | 2.1 |
| Fruit | 0 |
| Dairy | 1 |
| Healthy Fats & Oils | 1 |
| Indulgences | 0 |
| Calories | 451 |
| Protein | 26.1 g |
| Total fat | 16.2 g |
| - Saturated fat | 6.1 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 46.7 g |
| - Total sugars | 13.6 g |
| Fibre | 10.7 g |
| Sodium | 581 mg |