Barbeque Vegetable Sandwich

[25 Minutes]

Arugula, also referred to as rucola, rugula, and rocket is a salad green with a slightly bitter, but aromatic flavor. Arugula looks like radish leaves it is sold in small bunches. Arugula is rich in iron and a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Add arugula to this Italian herb grilled vegetable sandwich for a lively addition.

You'll need:

• 1/3 cup olive oil • 2 tsp. (teaspoon) fresh or dried basil Leaves • 1 tsp. (teaspoon) rosemary • 1/2 tsp. (teaspoon) thyme • 1/2 tsp. (teaspoon) garlic powder • 1/4 tsp. (teaspoon) salt • 2 eggplant, cut lengthwise in 1/4-inch slices • 1 zucchini or summer squash, cut in 1/4-inch slices • 1 red or yellow bell pepper, cut in 2-inch strips • 1 medium Portobello mushroom, cut in 1/2-inch slices • 1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch rounds • goat cheese • fresh arugula, rinsed and drained • 1-10- to 12-inch prebaked Italian pizza crust, cut in half • This recipe serves 6.

What to do:

1. If possible, print out these directions. Read them through before you begin.
2. Gather everything you'll need and always remember cooking safety.
3. Before handling food, be sure to wash your hands.
4. Mix together olive oil, basil, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, and salt. Set aside.
5. Ask an adult to light the barbeque.
6. Or if you are using the oven, preheat the oven to broil, place vegetables on a baking sheet and lightly brush vegetables with one half of the herb mixture.
7. For the barbeque, place vegetables on a rack and brush lightly herb mixture.
8. Broil or grill the vegetables for 5 minutes. Turn vegetables and brush with the rest of the herb mixture.
9. Cook for 3 –5 minutes. Carefully watch the vegetables so that they do not burn.
10. Remove from heat.
11. Evenly spread the goat cheese and layer arugula over both pizza crust halves. Build sandwich with layers of grilled vegetables. Place remaining pizza bread slice on top. Cut sandwich into 2-inch wedges before serving.

Useful information:

On Father's Day it is our family tradition to prepare something on the barbeque. I am the vegetarian in the family. Mom and I made this for Father's Day-it was a big hit. (Yoachim, age 14)