Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Herbed Goat Cheese

This Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Herbed Goat Cheese is a hearty meal that both vegetarians and meat eaters will enjoy!  This vegetarian grilling recipe features grilled bell peppers, thick zucchini slices, and meaty portobello mushrooms.  The finishing touch is a homemade herbed goat cheese that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Herbed Goat Cheese

My Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Herbed Goat Cheese will knock your socks off!  This really is the ULTIMATE and BEST vegetarian sandwich recipe.

I love the roasted vegetables in this including a mixture of red bell peppers, green zucchini, and meaty portobello mushrooms.  They are grilled to perfection and then stacked high with a super simple homemade Herbed Goat Cheese spread that features chives, basil, and oregano.  The combination of tastes and textures in this sandwich is everything. One bite and you will be sold.

Whether you are a vegetarian or just looking to eat a plant-based meal every once in a while this recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone in your family.

If you are looking for the PERFECT or BEST Veggie Sandwich... you've landed in the right place.  I mean just LOOK at that stack of goodness.

Why You'll Love this Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Goat Cheese...

1. This Grilled Vegetable Sandwich is super simple to make.  It's ready in less than 30 minutes!
2. You can make it on an outdoor grill in the summer but also on an indoor grill or even a sandwich press in the winter.  You could also roast the vegetables in a pinch.
3. It's a healthy mix of vegetables!
4. You can customize the vegetables to what you have and like!  Keep reading for my full list of veggies that will work.
5. The Herbed Goat Cheese is heavenly!

Ingredients:

Here's an overview of what you'll need to make the Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Herbed Goat Cheese, but keep reading for the printable recipe with the full directions. 

For the Grilled Vegetable Sandwich:

• Portobello Mushrooms: For the Grilled Vegetable Sandwich, I used thick and large portobello mushroom caps.  Slice them into quarter-inch thick slices.
• Bell Pepper: You can use any color of bell pepper you like, but I picked a red pepper for the pop of color.  Cut the peppers into similar-sized slices.  You don't want them too small or they will just fall out of the sandwich.
• Zucchini: I like finding a zucchini that's about the same width as the sandwich bread you are using.  Cut the ends off and slice them into large, flat slices that will fill the sandwich.
• Olive Oil: You'll need just a touch of olive oil to grill the vegetables.
• Salt & Black Pepper
• Spinach: I like to start my grilled vegetable sandwich with some greens!  Spinach is my favorite.  You could also use green leaf lettuce or even sprouts.
• Bread: You'll need either eight slices of hearty, soft bread or four large rolls like ciabatta bread. You could even use a baguette. The bread is a huge part of the sandwich, so get something good from the bakery.  I might have gotten a little overzealous with my slices of bread here. I was going for dramatic effect. Feel free to slice your bread normal size 🙂

For the Herbed Goat Cheese:

• Goat Cheese: Find a rich and creamy plain goat cheese.  Before mixing it, remove the cheese from the fridge and allow it to soften a touch.
• Fresh Herbs: You can use your favorite fresh herbs, but I really like a combination of chives, basil, or oregano.  Other delicious herbs would be green onions, dill, or rosemary. You could substitute dried, but it's not the same! If you happen to have some pesto, you could also mix that into the cheese.  The fresh herbs really make this Grilled Vegetable Sandwich sparkle.

Instructions:

For the Grilled Vegetable Sandwich:

1. Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Cut the vegetables and spread them out on a baking sheet.  Brush them with olive oil and sprinkle on generously sprinkle salt and pepper.
3. Place the vegetables on the grill and leave them.  Flip them after 2-3 minutes.  The mushrooms should be done in around 4-5 minutes.  The bell pepper should be done in 5-7 minutes.  You'll want the vegetables to be tender, but not soft or soggy.
4. Remove the vegetables from the grill and put them back on your baking sheet.

Tips for Grilling Vegetables:

• To get the grill marks you need to put the vegetables on the grill and not move them.  Not moving the vegetables gives you these pretty grill marks.
• Another trick for grilling vegetables is to sear them on high heat and then turn down the grill to finish cooking them.
• Larger pieces will take longer to cook.  Unlike when you are grilling meats, you don't need to grill them to a certain temperature just eye-ball them for tenderness.

For the Herbed Goat Cheese:

1. To make the Herbed Goat Cheese for your Grilled Vegetable Sandwich, remove the goat cheese from the fridge and allow it to soften.
2. Chop your fresh herbs - chives, basil, and oregano.
3. In a medium bowl, mix the goat cheese and herbs together.
4. You can make this ahead of time and store it in the fridge until you are ready to make the sandwich.

To Assemble the Sandwich:

1. Assembling your Grilled Vegetable Sandwich is easy! To start, if desired, grill, toast or warm your bread.
2. Start with the bottom slice and put a few leaves of spinach on top.
3. Carefully stack the grilled vegetables starting with the zucchini, mushrooms, and peppers.
4. Spread the Herbed Goat Cheese on the top bread slice.  Use a nice thick layer as shown below.
5. Close the sandwich and serve immediately.

Variations:

I love this Grilled Vegetable Sandwich as written, but here are some fun ways to mix it up.

• Mix Up the Vegetables: You can use your favorite combination of grilled vegetables, or whatever you happen to have on hand or from the garden.  Other yummy choices are Yellow Squash, Onion or Red Onion, Tomatoes, Eggplant, or Asparagus.
• Mix Up the Cheese:  You can also make this ricotta cheese, cream cheese, or feta cheese.
• Make it a Vegan Version: You can either leave off the herbed goat cheese and sub hummus OR make the Herbed Goat Cheese with dairy-free cream cheese.
• Make it High Protein: Add a slice of grilled tofu into the mix.
• Make it Gluten Free: Use your favorite gluten-free bread.
• Add Balsamic Vinegar: For even more of a flavor explosion, add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze to the grilled veggies after cooking.
• Make it Indoors: Either use an indoor grill like a George Foreman, Sandwich Press, or grill pan to grill the vegetables.  Alternatively, you can roast them in the oven at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

FAQ

Are char-grilled vegetables healthy?

Yes! Since the vegetables aren't cooked for too long they still retain lots of nutrients.  The vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals.  This Grilled Vegetable Sandwich is a great way to add more vegetables to your diet.

How do I store leftovers?

Store any leftovers disassembled in separate containers.  Store in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, but it does taste best right off of the grill.  To do the prep work ahead of time mix together the goat cheese and store it in the fridge.  You can also cut the vegetables and store them in the ziplock bag up to two days ahead of time.

This is the BEST Grilled Vegetable Sandwich!

This Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Herbed Goat Cheese is perfection.  The creamy herbed goat cheese pairs perfectly with the rich charred vegetables.  It's a hearty and tasty meal that anyone will love.  If you are looking for an easy vegetarian grilling recipe or easy vegetarian sandwich recipes, this is it!  I love this recipe and so did the rest of my family.

As always, I'd love to hear what you think in the comments below.

Serve it With:

Here are some delicious side dishes so serve with the Grilled Vegetable Sandwich to round out the meal.

• Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges
• Cheesy Grilled Foil Packet Potatoes
• Tomato Avocado and Cucumber Salad
• Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad
• 3 Ingredient Sweet Potato Chips
• Curly Baked Sweet Potato Fries
• Strawberry Watermelon Cucumber Salad
• Herb and Garlic Roasted Baby Potatoes
• Cauliflower Potato Salad
• Greek Yogurt Potato Salad

More Delicious Vegetarian Grilling Recipes:

• Grilled Sweet Potato Slices
• Grilled Vegetable Quinoa Salad
• Grilled Vegetable Buddha Bowl
• Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
• Grilled Peach Caprese Salad

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Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Herbed Goat Cheese

Julie Wunder

This Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Herbed Goat Cheese is a hearty meal that both vegetarians and meat eaters will enjoy!  This vegetarian grilling recipe features grilled bell peppers, thick zucchini slices, and meaty portobello mushrooms.  The finishing touch is a homemade herbed goat cheese that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American, Grilling, Vegetarian

Servings 4

Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients

  

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For the Grilled Vegetable Sandwich:

• 6 ounces Portobello mushroom caps, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 zucchini , sliced
• ½ tablespoon olive oil
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 8 slices of bread or 4 sandwich rolls
• ½ cup baby spinach

For the Herbed Goat Cheese:

• 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
• ½ tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped

Instructions

 

For the Grilled Vegetable Sandwich:

• Preheat your grill to medium heat.
• Lay the vegetables out on a cookie sheet and brush them with olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Place vegetables on the grill and don’t move them. Flip them after 2-3 minutes. The mushrooms and zucchini should be done in 4-5 minutes. The bell pepper should be done in 5-7 minutes. You want the vegetables to be tender, but not soggy.
• Assemble the sandwich. Start with the baby spinach, then add the vegetables. Spread the goat cheese over the top piece of bread and add it to the top. Serve immediately.

For the Herbed Goat Cheese:

• Mix all ingredients - goat cheese, basil, oregano, and chives- for the goat cheese. This can be done ahead of time or just before you make the sandwiches.
• Store the herbed goat cheese in the fridge for up to three days.

Notes

Store any leftovers disassembled and in separate containers, for up to three days. 

To meal prep this, you can make the Herbed Goat Cheese up to three days ahead of time.  You can also chop the vegetables ahead of time and store them in the fridge until time to grill them.

To make vegan use dairy-free cream cheese instead of goat cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 13gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 552mgPotassium: 481mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1735IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 3mg

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