Bocadillo Vegano

Bocadillo Vegano is a vibrant, hearty vegan sandwich filled with marinated grilled vegetables and creamy vegan aioli. Perfect for a quick meal, it captures the essence of traditional Spanish flavors in a plant-based format.

Bocadillo Vegano
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Spanish
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Baguette - 1 large (about 250g)
  • Zucchini - 1 medium (about 200g)
  • Red bell pepper - 1 medium (about 150g)
  • Eggplant - 1 small (about 200g)
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Paprika - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Vegan mayonnaise - 4 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

  1. Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium heat.
  2. Slice the zucchini, red bell pepper, and eggplant into 1 cm thick slices.
  3. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Brush the vegetable slices with the marinade and let them sit for 10 minutes.
  5. Grill the marinated vegetables for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have nice grill marks.
  6. While the vegetables are grilling, prepare the vegan aioli by mixing the vegan mayonnaise with lemon juice and chopped parsley in a small bowl.
  7. Slice the baguette in half lengthwise and toast it lightly if desired.
  8. Spread the vegan aioli on both halves of the baguette.
  9. Layer the grilled vegetables on one half of the baguette and cover with the other half.
  10. Cut the bocadillo in half and serve immediately.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Carbs: 55 g
  • Fiber: 9 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from grilled vegetables.
  • High in fiber, which aids digestion and promotes satiety.

Tags

SpanishVeganMain Dish