GRILLED CIABATTA RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Slice ciabatta in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 1" slices.
• Place bread on grill pan cut side down and grill until golden and crisp.
• Working quickly, drizzle the toasted side with olive oil.
• Rub garlic cloves over the grilled bread, then rub the cut side of the tomato over (squeeze tomato slightly while doing this).
• It is important to do this while the bread is still hot or warm so that the garlic melts into the bread.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Steps:

• 1. Preheat grill to medium-high (350 degrees to 400 degrees). Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. For marinade, place 2 tablespoons oil plus Italian seasoning and vinegar in a small bowl; whisk to combine. Set aside.
• 2. Place vegetables (except peppers) on a large baking sheet and brush with marinade; season with salt to taste.
• 3. Transfer vegetables to grill rack. Grill 5 to 7 minutes until lightly marked; brush with marinade throughout and turn occasionally to mark all sides. Set extra marinade aside. Remove vegetables from grill, transfer to a plate, and set aside.
• 4. Meanwhile, brush inside of ciabatta rolls lightly with remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Place rolls, cut side down, on grill to toast lightly.
• 5. To assemble sandwich, arrange grilled vegetables on bottom halves of rolls. Top with roasted red pepper and cheese. Cover with tops of rolls; press down to hold. If desired, place sandwiches on grill; cover and heat to melt cheese.
• 6. To serve, cut sandwiches in half diagonally, and serve with arugula tossed with reserved marinade.