Open-Faced Jerk Vegetable Sandwiches

Vegetarian
Health score
25%
Open-Faced Jerk Vegetable Sandwiches
45 min.
4
312kcal

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Elevate your lunch experience with these delicious Open-Faced Jerk Vegetable Sandwiches! Perfectly suited for vegetarians, this vibrant recipe is packed with flavors that will take your taste buds on a joyful ride. Infused with a delightful jerk seasoning featuring black pepper, thyme, and a hint of ground allspice, the vegetables come alive in this dish, delivering a satisfying crunch and a burst of Caribbean-inspired warmth with every bite.

The base of this open-faced delight is crispy French bread, broiled to golden perfection and slathered in a luscious combination of mango chutney and light mayonnaise. Topped with gooey Muenster cheese that melts beautifully and mingles with the roasted vegetables, it creates a blissful medley of textures and tastes that is hard to resist. Each sandwich is good for the soul and a feast for the eyes, draped artistically with fresh salad greens for a refreshing contrast.

Not only is this recipe a delight to eat, but it also takes just 45 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a quick weekday lunch or a cozy dinner night with friends. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or simply treat yourself, these Open-Faced Jerk Vegetable Sandwiches are sure to become a go-to in your recipe repertoire. Get ready to savor the flavors and enjoy a delightful meal that’s both nutritious and utterly satisfying!

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • ounce diagonally bread french cut
  • 0.1 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • teaspoon mayonnaise light
  • tablespoons mango chutney 
  • ounces muenster cheese thinly sliced cut into 1/8-inch-wide strips
  • teaspoon olive oil divided
  • 0.5 medium onion cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
  • large bell pepper red cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • cup gourmet salad greens 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon citrus champagne vinegar 
  • 1.5 cups diagonally cut zucchini ()

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • broiler
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag.
  2. Add zucchini, onion, bell pepper, 1 teaspoon vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon olive oil; seal and shake well to coat.
  3. Let stand 30 minutes, or refrigerate overnight.
  4. Heat remaining 1/2 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  5. Add vegetable mixture, and saut for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and begin to brown.
  6. Remove from heat, and keep warm.
  7. Preheat broiler.
  8. Combine chutney and mayonnaise. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet. Broil 1 minute or until lightly toasted on each side; remove from heat.
  9. Spread each slice with about 1 tablespoon chutney mixture; top evenly with cheese. Broil 1 minute or until cheese melts.
  10. Place 1 cheese toast on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1/4 cup greens and 1/2 cup vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories312kcal
Protein15.7%
Fat26.43%
Carbs57.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
80.13
Glycemic Load
29.31
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
17.942173755687%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.25mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Quercetin
3.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:312.05kcal
15.6%
Fat:9.3g
14.3%
Saturated Fat:4.61g
28.82%
Carbohydrates:45.81g
15.27%
Net Carbohydrates:42.75g
15.54%
Sugar:13.64g
15.16%
Cholesterol:20.57mg
6.86%
Sodium:569.33mg
24.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.43g
24.85%
Vitamin C:65.56mg
79.46%
Vitamin A:1734.52IU
34.69%
Vitamin B1:0.46mg
30.71%
Selenium:19.88µg
28.4%
Folate:110.5µg
27.63%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.54%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
24.1%
Calcium:201.89mg
20.19%
Phosphorus:198.81mg
19.88%
Vitamin B3:3.45mg
17.26%
Iron:2.89mg
16.06%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
14.87%
Fiber:3.06g
12.25%
Magnesium:40.71mg
10.18%
Potassium:355.62mg
10.16%
Zinc:1.5mg
9.99%
Copper:0.15mg
7.6%
Vitamin E:1.09mg
7.25%
Vitamin K:6.84µg
6.51%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.21%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.88%
Source:My Recipes