Vegetarians shouldn't have to miss out on the all the flavors of saucy BBQ. For a twist on vegetarian-friendly BBQ, try these grilled cheese sandwiches with soyrizo and your favorite store-bought sauce. Add a fresh zucchini and corn succotash on the side for a fun summer dinner.
Barbecue sauce (use your favorite brand)
- 1/2 cup
Zucchini Succotash:
Shallots
- 2 bulbs
, chopped
Zucchini, medium
- 3
, chopped
Corn kernels, frozen or fresh
- 2 cups
Cilantro, fresh
- 1 Tbsp
, chopped
Oil, cooking
- 1 Tbsp
Vinegar, red or white wine
- 1/2 tsp
Butter
- 1 Tbsp
Prep
Shallots - Chop shallots. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Zucchini / Corn - Prep as directed. If using fresh corn on the cob shave kernels off cob, if using frozen, run corn under warm water to defrost. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
Assemble grilled cheese sandwiches by spreading half the bread slices with first portion of butter. Place the slices buttered-side down in hot pan. Top with cheese and soyrizo. Spread the remaining bread slices with BBQ sauce and then add, sauce-side down. Cook until bottom of bread is golden brown, ~3 minutes. Spread the top pieces of bread with remaining butter and then flip and cook on the other side until filling is completely melted, ~3 minutes more.
While sandwiches cook, heat a second frying pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and zucchini to heated oil. Saute until zucchini begins to brown on the outside, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add shallots and saute until shallots soften, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add corn, vinegar and butter and continue cooking until corn is heated through, ~1 minute more. Stir in cilantro and season with some salt and pepper.
When sandwiches are finished cooking, cut them into slices.
Serve sandwiches with succotash on the side. Enjoy!