Mexican-Style Grilled Vegetable Sandwich Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Mexican-Style Grilled Vegetable Sandwich Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough This classic Mexican sandwich, or torta, swaps the usual meat for colorful grilled summer vegetables. The traditional black bean spread adds protein and acts as a moisture barrier so the bread stays extra cri

Ingredients

1 large red bell pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (15-ounce) can unsalted black beans, rinsed and drained
Cooking spray
1 large zucchini, cut lengthwise into (1/4-inch-thick) slices
1 small red onion, cut into (1/4-inch-thick) slices
1 (12-ounce) ciabatta bread loaf, halved horizontally
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 ounces reduced-fat pepper-Jack cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)

Instructions

Preheat broiler to high.
Cut bell pepper in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 11 minutes or until blackened. Wrap pepper halves in foil. Let stand 5 minutes; peel. Cut into strips.
Place juice, oregano, oil, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground red pepper, and beans in the bowl of a food processor; pulse 5 times or until coarsely chopped.
Heat a grill pan over high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Arrange zucchini and onion slices on pan; grill 5 minutes on each side.
Hollow out top and bottom halves of bread, leaving a 1-inch-thick shell. Spread black bean mixture over bottom half of bread; top with zucchini, onion, and bell pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, salt, and cheese. Top with top half of bread. Coat both sides of sandwich with cooking spray. Place sandwich on grill pan; top with a heavy skillet. Grill 3 minutes on each side or until cheese melts. Remove sandwich from pan; cut into quarters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mexican-Style Grilled Vegetable Sandwich Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Mexican-Style Grilled Vegetable Sandwich Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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