Fabulous Zucchini Grinders Recipe
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Fabulous Zucchini Grinders

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"I made this up one day out of things I had on hand, and it turned out to be one of my favorite sandwiches ever. Sauteed zucchini pieces are coated with a zesty marinara sauce and topped with a generous helping of mozzarella cheese. These baked sandwiches are a great vegetarian version of the Italian grinder. They can also be made ahead of time, and heated just before serving."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (337)

What to Drink?
Wine Sangiovese
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 medium zucchini, cubed
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 (6 inch) French or Italian sandwich rolls, split

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the zucchini in butter until browned and slightly tender. Season with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and stir in the marinara sauce. Cook and stir until sauce is heated.
  3. Spoon a generous amount of the zucchini mixture into each sandwich roll. Top with a handful of shredded mozzarella. Close the rolls, and wrap individually in aluminum foil.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until bread is heated through, and cheese is melted.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 338 | Total Fat: 13.2g | Cholesterol: 36mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2007 by LRIGREM   view full review
Yum! Be sure to put 1/2 the cheese on the roll 1st (under the zucchini mixture), then the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2006 by Michigan Mommy   view full review
Here's what I did, sauteed the zucchini (I quartered my 3/4 inch thick circle slices) in olive...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2004 by LMHPEEP   view full review
Fabulous is right!!!! I just finished eating these for dinner and had to run upstairs...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2006 by IMATD   view full review
Absolutely fantastic and so quick and easy. I used just zucchini and it was perfect. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2007 by LORLOR80   view full review
These were really great. I added onion and mushrooms to the zucchini. To avoid soggy bread I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by bubilina   view full review
yum! I toasted my bread in the oven as it pre-heated and the grinder turned out nice and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2008 by KELEKITCHEN   view full review
Fabulous times 100. A Most Perfect way to prepare zucchini. WOW!! DELISH!!AWESOME AND GREAT...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2004 by Saint Louis Cook   view full review
This recipe was simple and delicious. I used olive oil instead of butter to make it a bit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2006 by HOLLEYJANE   view full review
This is absolutely fantastic. My husand is not a big fan of zucchini, but he loved this so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2004 by KDOTS3   view full review
I agree, cut the zucchini pieces small! I used a sausage spaghetti sauce, so satisfied my...

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