Vegetable focaccia sandwich is a delicious and filling sandwich made with soft homemade whole wheat focaccia, roasted vegetables and a creamy mayonnaise spread. The focaccia is sliced and filled with vegetables like bell pepper, zucchini and lettuce, along with a simple dressing for extra flavour.
Vegetable Focaccia Sandwich
After I made my whole wheat focaccia, I wanted to create a sandwich using that. You all know that I love sandwiches so much, you can see my ever growing collections of sandwiches. I decided to create a veggie sandwich. Luckily I had few of the veggies on hand and it turned out pretty good. I enjoyed it for my lunch.
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You can enjoy this vegetable focaccia sandwich for breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a quick evening snack. It is also a great way to use homemade whole wheat focaccia in a different and delicious way.
About Vegetable Focaccia Sandwich
Vegetable focaccia sandwiches are one of my favorite ways to use homemade focaccia. For this sandwich, I used bell pepper, onion, zucchini, garlic, oregano, chilli and lemon juice.
I also made a simple mayo garlic spread with mayonnaise and finely chopped garlic, which makes the sandwich even more creamy and delicious.
You can easily change the filling according to what you have at home. Add roasted mushrooms, tomatoes, paneer, olives, spinach or tofu for a vegetarian version. You can also add chicken, eggs or cheese to make it more filling. The mayonnaise spread can also be replaced with pesto, hummus or cream cheese.
This is also a great recipe to make the leftover focaccia. Once the bread, vegetables are ready, simply slice the focaccia, spread the mayo, add roasted vegetables and enjoy. It makes a delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner or for evening snack.
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Ingredients
- Whole wheat focaccia bread : I used homemade whole wheat focaccia bread as the base for this sandwich.
- Olive oil : Olive oil is used to roast the vegetables and adds a lovely aroma to the sandwich.
- Onion : Onion gives the sandwich filling a mild sweetness and a little crunch.
- Garlic : Fresh garlic adds a savory flavour to the vegetable filling and mayo spread. It pairs well with olive oil, oregano and focaccia bread.
- Vegetables : I have used bell pepper, zucchini and lettuce for making the filling. You can also add other vegetables like mushrooms, carrots, tomatoes, paneer or egg, chicken depending on your preference.
- Oregano : Oregano gives the roasted vegetable filling a lovely herb flavour and works well with Italian focaccia bread.
- Green chilli : You can reduce or skip it if you prefer a mild sandwich.
- Lemon juice : A little lemon juice added to balance the sandwich filling taste.
- For Mayo : Use creamy mayonnaise as the base for the spread. It gives the sandwich a smooth, rich and creamy texture. To the mayo, add finely chopped garlic. It gives a delicious garlicky flavour to the spread.
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Garlic Mayo
1)Start by making the garlic mayo. For Garlic Mayonnaise. Mix mayo with garlic in a small bowl until combined.
2)You can add ketchup or chilli sauce in this as well.
Make Filling
3)Heat oil in a pan, add in onions, peppers.
4) Add in zucchini, and chillies.
5)Saute the veggies on high heat.
6)Saute till it is lightly golden and well caramelized.
7)Add in garlic at this point. So the garlic doesnt burn.
8)Season lightly with salt.
9)Add in some oregano.
10)Add in lemon juice to taste.
11)Mix well. This is your veggie filling.
Assembling sandwich
12)Now lets assemble the sandwich. Take your whole wheat focaccia, and slit them in middle. You can toast them if you want too. Now spread the mayo on both sides.
13)Place a layer of lettuce.
14)top with the grilled veggies.
15) Place the other half on top and press down.
16)Now you can enjoy it immediately or wrap it in plastic wrap or foil for putting in lunch box.
17)Serve.
Expert Tips
- Homemade focaccia gives the sandwich a soft texture, fresh taste and flavour.
- Roast the vegetables until they are cooked but still slightly crisp. Avoid overcooking them, as it can make the sandwich soggy.
- Adjust the chilli, oregano and lemon juice according to your taste.
- If you don’t have focaccia, you can use regular bread, sandwich bread or any bread you have at home.
- For extra flavour, toast the focaccia slightly with butter.
- Add cheese, olives and chilli flakes for extra flavour and texture.
Storage and Serving
Store the focaccia, roasted vegetables and spread separately for the best texture. You can store the assembled sandwich tightly covered with cling wrap or aluminium foil.
Serve the focaccia vegetable sandwich fresh with french fries, potato wedges, soup, salad or your favorite dip. It makes a delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner or a light snack.
FAQ
Q. Can I use store bought focaccia ?
Absolutely ! You can use homemade or store bought focaccia for this sandwich. If you don’t have focaccia, regular bread can also be used.
Q. Can I use other vegetables ?
Definitely ! You can use any vegetables like mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, olives, paneer or tofu of your choice.
Q. Can I add cheese to this sandwich ?
Yes ! The addition of cheese makes the sandwich extra delicious. You can use mozzarella, cheddar or any cheese of your choice.
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Vegetable Focaccia Sandwich Recipe
Vegetable focaccia sandwich is a delicious and filling sandwich made with soft homemade whole wheat focaccia, roasted vegetables and a creamy mayonnaise spread. The focaccia is sliced and filled with vegetables like bell pepper, zucchini and lettuce, along with a simple dressing for extra flavour.
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
