Mediterranean rolls with BBQ sausages

Serves: 5
Prep: 10
Cook: 10

Reducing your meat intake and including more plant-based foods in your diet? Get more plants on your plate with these delicious Mediterranean rolls made with vegetarian BBQ sausages. They're a good source of plant-powered protein. 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (62ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium (200g) zucchini, ribboned
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 large (500g) eggplant, sliced 5mm thick
  • 1 packet vegetarian sausages (try this range from Bean Supreme)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) beetroot hummus
  • 1 cup rocket leaves
  • 1/4 small (50g) red onion, finely sliced
  • 5 ciabatta rolls, sliced through the middle, base kept intact 

Method

  1. Step 1

    Heat BBQ to medium heat. In a bowl combine 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil with zucchini ribbons, lemon juice and dried oregano, then season with sea salt and black pepper and toss to marinate.

  2. Step 2

    Brush eggplant with remaining olive oil, and place on BBQ to cook for approximately 8-10 minutes, flipping half way.

  3. Step 3

    Cook vegetarian sausages according to packet instructions.

  4. Step 4

    To serve spread beetroot hummus onto ciabatta rolls, followed by eggplant, marinated zucchini, rocket vegetarian sausages, red onion and serve. 

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