Adorable Veggie Melts

15 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • For the bread
  • 2 slices of cracked whole wheat bread
  • mayonnaise, for spreading
  • For the topping
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup coarsely shredded zucchini
  • 1/2 cup onion finely sliced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices tomatoes, 1/2 inch-thick
  • 1 dash fresh ground pepper
  • finely shredded lettuce or fresh bean sprout, as desired

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the broiler.
  2. 2
    Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. 3
    Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat source for about 2 minutes per side, or until lightly toasted.
  4. 4
    (Or toast the bread in a toaster.) Spread 1 side of each slice with mayonnaise.
  5. 5
    To make the topping: Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add the mushrooms, zucchini, onion, and garlic.
  6. 6
    Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    Remove from the heat; stir in the salt and pepper.
  8. 8
    Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  9. 9
    Combine the cheeses in a small bowl.
  10. 10
    Top each bread slice with 2 tomato slices, a sprinkling of pepper, and half of the sauteed vegetables, lettuce or bean sprouts, and the cheese mixture.
  11. 11
    Place the sandwiches on the baking sheet.
  12. 12
    Broil for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  13. 13
    Enjoy!

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