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Pesto Sandwich with Sautéed Veggies and Avocado

This Pesto Sandwich with Sautéed Veggies and Avocado is colorful, easy to make, and packed with zesty flavors!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: burgers and sandwiches
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: lunch, Sandwich, summer
Servings: 2 Sandwiches
Author: The Wandering Veggie

Ingredients

  • drizzle of Avocado or Olive Oil optional
  • 2-3 sliced rounds Of Yellow or Red Onion
  • ½-¾ of a Zucchini sliced in rounds
  • ½-¾ of a Yellow Squash sliced in rounds
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • ½ of a Red Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 Avocado Sliced or Mashed
  • ¼ cup Pesto more if needed
  • 4 Slices of Bread preferably a hearty wheat or sourdough

Instructions

  • Lightly drizzle oil on skillet over medium heat. Add in onion, zucchini, and yellow squash. Sauté until everything is softened, adding a pinch of salt and pepper. Option to sauté red bell pepper OR leave it raw for extra crunch.
  • Toast bread. Spread pesto on inside pieces of toasted bread.
  • Build sandwiches: onion, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, and avocado. Enjoy immediately!