BBQ Tomino with Grilled Vegetables and Mustard
Category: Main Dishes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Hamburger buns | 2 |
| Arugula | to taste |
| Tomini (soft cheese) | 2 |
| Dijon mustard | 2 tbsp |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 2 tbsp |
| Eggplant | 1 |
| Zucchini | 2 |
| Beefsteak tomatoes (or large tomatoes) | 1 |
| Extra virgin olive oil | to taste |
| Sea salt | to taste |
| Black pepper | to taste |
| Fresh basil | 35g |
| Fresh mint | 35g |
| Unsalted pistachios | 40g |
| Parmigiano Reggiano DOP | 40g |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 40g |
| Sea salt | to taste |
| Black pepper | to taste |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Pesto:
- Begin by washing and drying the fresh basil and mint leaves. Once ready, place them into a blender or food processor.
- Add extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper to the herbs. Blend until you achieve a smooth pesto consistency. Set this aside for later use.
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Prepare the Vegetables:
- Slice the zucchini and eggplant into rounds or strips, depending on your preference.
- Transfer the sliced vegetables into a baking dish. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and season with sea salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix Dijon mustard with a little extra olive oil to create a mustard marinade.
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Grill the Vegetables:
- Once the vegetables are seasoned and marinated, transfer them to a grill. Place the vegetables on the grill, cover, and cook on both sides.
- Grill the zucchini and eggplant for about 10 minutes in total, ensuring they are tender and slightly charred.
- The tomatoes will need less timeโonly a few minutesโso add them later during grilling.
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Cook the Tomini (Soft Cheese):
- Once the vegetables are grilled, place them on the upper rack of the grill. On the lower rack, place the Tomini cheese.
- Grill the Tomini for 1-2 minutes per side, until the cheese is slightly soft and on the brink of melting.
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Assemble the Sandwiches:
- While the cheese is grilling, cut the hamburger buns in half. Spread the pesto on both sides of the bun.
- Place a slice of grilled eggplant on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a few fresh arugula leaves.
- Once the cheese is ready, place a piece of the grilled Tomini cheese on top of the eggplant. Cover with the top half of the bun, which has also been spread with pesto.
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Serve:
- Once both sandwiches are assembled, serve immediately, enjoying the smoky flavors of the BBQ, the creamy melted cheese, and the fresh pesto.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle chopped pistachios and grated Parmigiano Reggiano on top, along with fresh basil and mint for garnish.
Enjoy your BBQ Tomino with grilled vegetables and mustard, a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for a summer meal or a delicious BBQ feast!
