This has been a "back to basics" week for me - getting back to good health, starting off on a new project, minimal cooking, etc. Just to give a fresh start to my kitchen as well, we settled for this refreshing bite today.


Ingredients (makes 5 sandwiches):

whole grain sandwich bread - 10 slices
red bell pepper - 1
green bell pepper - 1
yellow squash - 1
mozzarella cheese - 5 tsp (grated)
zucchini - 1
olive oil - 3 tbsp
hot paprika or crushed red pepper - 1/4 tsp (adjust according to taste)
turmeric powder - a pinch (optional)
salt - 1/3 tsp (adjust according to taste)

Method:

Cut bell peppers into 4 slices (removing the seeds, stem, etc.) Cut zucchini and squash into 2 or 3 parts (about 2.5 inches long each), depending upon the size of the vegetables. Then cut them lengthwise into half (as shown in the picture).

Mix olive oil, paprika/red pepper, salt and turmeric in a small bowl. Brush a coating of the spiced oil mixture over the vegetables and bread on both sides. Grill each type of vegetable and bread separately as per your grill's instructions for each.

Assemble the sandwiches by placing a layer of each vegetable on a slice of grilled bread while still warm, sprinkling a teaspoon of mozzarella cheese, followed by a slice of bread on top. Serve warm and fresh.