Zucchini and Bell Pepper Sandwich
by Tarla Dalal
A perfect balance of textures and flavours makes the Zucchini and Bell Pepper Sandwich a delight to relish!
Mellow zucchini, pungent capsicum, peppy herbs and spiky spices come together to make a mind-boggling filling for mustard-lined hot dog rolls.
Cheese cubes are also added to this arrangement as they melt when grilled, lending an irresistible flavour and texture to the sandwich. Serve the Zucchini and Bell Pepper Sandwich immediately after grilling with tangy tomato ketchup.
You can also try other interesting snacks with zucchini like Cheesy Zucchini and Baby Corn Pizza and Corn and Zucchini Savoury Tarts .
Zucchini and Bell Pepper Sandwich recipe - How to make Zucchini and Bell Pepper Sandwich
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 sandwiches
4 whole wheat hot dog rolls
2 tsp mustard (rai / sarson) paste
12 cheese cubes
butter for brushing
For The Filling
1 cup diagonally cut zucchini (unpeeled)
1 cup capsicum strips (red , yellow and green)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp grated garlic (lehsun)
salt to taste
2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
For Serving
tomato ketchup
For the filling
- For the filling
- Heat the olive oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the coloured capsicum, zucchini, garlic and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the chilli flakes and mixed herbs and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. Keep aside to cool slightly.
- Divide the filling into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Cut a hot dog roll horizontally into 2 equal halves.
- Place both the hot dog roll halves on a clean, dry surface. Apply ¼ tsp of mustard paste on each of the halves.
- Spread 1 portion of the prepared filling evenly on the lower half of the hot dog roll. Arrange 3 cheese cubes evenly over it and sandwich it with the upper half of the hot dog roll with the mustard paste side facing downwards.
- Brush some butter on top of the hot dog roll and grill in a greased pre-heated sandwich griller for 5 to 7 minutes or till it turns brown and crisp from both the sides.
- Cut the sandwich diagonally into 2 equal pieces.
- Repeat steps 1 to 5 to make 3 more sandwiches.
- Serve immediately with tomato ketchup.
Zucchini and Bell Pepper Sandwich Video by Tarla Dalal
| Energy | 328 cal |
| Protein | 9.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 16.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 434.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 44 mg |
| Folic Acid | 9.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 147.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 51.5 mg |
| Potassium | 145.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
Awesome nutritious sandwich which is easy to make. Thank you
Delicious! Can''t wait to try again. Can be made with regular bread too.
A really different sandwich.. with zucchini.. I really enjoy making this salad.. and also giving to my family members.. where they appreciate me.. The cheese.. is just an awesome twist in the sandwich.. Must try ..