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Hickory Zucchini Sandwich

Sweet hickory zucchini slices with mayo, greens, and tomato in between two buns.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Servings: 2
Author: Amanda Nicole Smith

Ingredients

  • 1 cup zucchini; sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp coconut nectar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce; or tamari
  • 1/4 tsp hickory liquid smoke
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp spice mix*
  • 2 basil leaves

Sandwich Options

  • 2 sets of buns
  • 2 to mato slices
  • 2 lettuce leaves
  • 1 tbsp egg-less mayo

Instructions

  • Slice zucchini with a mandolin, or a steady hand about an 1/8 inch or thinner.
  • Mix together the rest of the marinade ingredients.
  • Smother the zucchini in the marinade, stack them on top of each other, and let them sit for about 10-20 minutes, or even overnight.
  • Lay them out individually on a dehydrator tray with a sheet.
  • Dehydrate at 115 degrees until they get soft and flimsy like deli meat, and with no excess water.

Sandwich Assembly

  • Use about 12 zucchini slices per sandwich.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Alternatively you can use an oven at it's lowest temperature, preferably with a convection setting; times vary.
Spice Mix*:
Even proportions of whole seeds; fennel, fenugreek, coriander, mustard, cumin and half as much peppercorn.