Grilled Vegetarian Banh Mi Sandwich

These Veggie Banh Mi sandwiches are loaded with flavor from grilled marinated summer vegetables. They’re hearty, delicious, and you won’t believe how simple they are to make!

Recipe

Ingredients

Grilled Veggies

• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions
• 1 ¼ lb assorted vegetables I used eggplant, zucchini, and bell pepper, cut into ¼-inch slices
• salt and pepper to taste

Banh Mi Sandwiches

• ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
• 1 ½ tsp white sugar (organic for vegan-friendly)
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
• ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 tsp yellow miso
• 2 tsp fresh lime juice
• 1 16 oz baguette, halved lengthwise
• 1 small cucumber thinly sliced
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 small jalapeño pepper thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

Grilled Veggies

• Whisk together the sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, tamari, and garlic in a large baking dish. Place green onions and vegetables in dish and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
• Heat indoor grill to Sear or, if your grill doesn’t have a Sear setting, to High. Carefully place marinated veggies on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, until tender, brushing with extra marinade as they cook. (You can also use an outdoor grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat if you don’t have an indoor grill.) Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Banh Mi Sandwiches

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Whisk together the rice wine vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Add the shredded carrots and let the mixture marinate for 15 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid.
• Hollow out the top and bottom of the baguette, leaving a 1-inch thick shell. Place the baguette halves on a baking sheet with the cut sides up and bake until crisp and just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
• In another small bowl, combine the peanut butter, green onions, ginger, miso, and lime juice. Spread this mixture onto the bottom half of the baguette. Arrange the grilled veggies on top of this, then the carrots and cucumber, and finally the cilantro and jalapeño slices (if using). Place the top half of the baguette onto the sandwich, then cut into 4 pieces.

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