Pesto and Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Goat Cheese Spread

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

A flavorful sandwich layered with grilled zucchini, bell peppers, and a creamy goat cheese spread infused with fresh basil pesto. This Mediterranean-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ciabatta rolls, zucchini, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2, halved ciabatta rolls
• 1 medium, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips zucchini
• 1 large, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
• 3 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 1 tsp, divided salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
• 3 oz, softened goat cheese
• 2 tbsp basil pesto
• 1 cup, packed arugula

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Toss 1 medium sliced zucchini and 1 large red bell pepper strips with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Grill vegetables for 3-4 minutes per side until tender with grill marks, then remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 3 oz softened goat cheese with 2 tbsp basil pesto until smooth and spreadable.
4. Step 4: Lightly toast 2 halved ciabatta rolls on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
5. Step 5: Spread the goat cheese and pesto mixture evenly on the bottom halves of the rolls, then layer with grilled zucchini, bell peppers, and 1 cup packed arugula.
6. Step 6: Season the vegetables with remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Top with the roll tops and serve immediately.