Grilled Summer Vegetable Sandwiches With Basil Mayonnaise

Grilled Summer Vegetable Sandwiches With Basil Mayonnaise


1. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill.

2. Brush oil lightly over both sides of the vegetables.

3. Grill eggplant, zucchini, squash, fennel, tomato and onion, in batches, until lightly charred and tender; fennel will take 4 to 5 minutes per side, eggplant, zucchini, squash and red onion 2 to 3 minutes per side, and tomatoes 1 to 2 minutes per side.

4. Grill bread for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.

5. To assemble sandwiches, spread each slice of bread with 1 tablespoon basil mayonnaise and layer with vegetables and basil leaves.

6. Basil Mayonnaise: In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, puree basil and garlic.

7. Add mayonnaise and process until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.

8. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

9. Makes 3/4 cup.

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