Name: Vegetarian Muffalettas
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 small eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 1 large red bell pepper, quartered lengthwise; 1 small zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 4 slices; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 4 crusty rolls, such as ciabatta rolls, split; 4 slices provolone cheese; 6 large pimiento-stuffed green olives, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped pickled banana peppers; 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

Vegetarian Muffalettas

Muffaletta sandwiches, named for a Sicilian bread brought by immigrants to New Orleans, are usually loaded with cured meats, pickles and cheese. Our healthy vegetarian recipe has a trio of smoky grilled veggies. Chopped olives and banana peppers deliver the signature flavor of the classic.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 4, 2020

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Vegetarian High Calcium Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

1 small eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 large red bell pepper, quartered lengthwise
1 small zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 4 slices
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
4 crusty rolls, such as ciabatta rolls, split
4 slices provolone cheese
6 large pimiento-stuffed green olives, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped pickled banana peppers
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

Directions

Preheat grill to high.
Toss eggplant, bell pepper, zucchini, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Grill the vegetables, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, 6 to 10 minutes total. Grill rolls until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Put a piece of cheese on the bottom halves of the rolls as they come off the grill, to melt the cheese a little.
Reserve 4 roll-size eggplant slices, 2 zucchini slices and 2 bell pepper pieces. Finely chop the remaining vegetables and combine in a bowl with olives, banana peppers and vinegar; divide among the cheesy rolls. Place a reserved eggplant slice on top of each. Cut the reserved zucchini slices in half crosswise and thinly slice the bell pepper; place on the eggplant. Cover with the roll tops.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

380	Calories
18g	Fat
40g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 380
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 40g	14%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 6g
Added Sugars 1g	2%
Protein 15g	29%
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 6g	32%
Cholesterol 20mg	7%
Vitamin A 1668IU	33%
Vitamin C 61mg	67%
Folate 134mcg	33%
Sodium 924mg	40%
Calcium 289mg	22%
Iron 3mg	15%
Magnesium 48mg	11%
Potassium 469mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.