Adorable Veggie Melts - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    For the bread
    2 slices of cracked whole wheat bread
    mayonnaise, for spreading
    For the topping
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1 cup sliced mushrooms
    1/2 cup coarsely shredded zucchini
    1/2 cup onion finely sliced onion
    1 clove garlic, minced
    salt & freshly ground black pepper
    1/4 cup finely shredded monterey jack cheese
    1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
    4 slices tomatoes, 1/2 inch-thick
    1 dash fresh ground pepper
    finely shredded lettuce or fresh bean sprout, as desired
Preparation
    Preheat the broiler.
    Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
    Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat source for about 2 minutes per side, or until lightly toasted.
    (Or toast the bread in a toaster.) Spread 1 side of each slice with mayonnaise.
    To make the topping: Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add the mushrooms, zucchini, onion, and garlic.
    Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
    Remove from the heat; stir in the salt and pepper.
    Taste and adjust the seasoning.
    Combine the cheeses in a small bowl.
    Top each bread slice with 2 tomato slices, a sprinkling of pepper, and half of the sauteed vegetables, lettuce or bean sprouts, and the cheese mixture.
    Place the sandwiches on the baking sheet.
    Broil for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
    Enjoy!

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