Zucchini Grinders

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium zucchini, cubed
1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 green pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup marinara sauce (I use classico)
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 package sliced pepperoni (optional)
4 (6 inch) french or Italian sandwich rolls, split

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the zucchini, pepper, onion, and garlic until slightly tender. Season with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and stir in the marinara sauce. Cook and stir until sauce is heated.

3. Place a small amount of mozzarella cheese into the bottom of each roll. Top with a layer of pepperonis and a generous amount of the zucchini mixture. Top with more mozzarella cheese. Wrap each roll in aluminum foil.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until bread is warm and cheese is melted.