If you think sandwiches are boring, think again! These vegetarian sandwich recipes will completely blow your mind.
Overflowing with flavorful ingredients, they’re anything BUT boring!
Picture artisanal breads loaded with exotic veggies, hummus, and portobello mushrooms. Maybe a spritz of lemon juice or some homemade aioli.
Trust me on this one. Vegetarian sandwich recipes are where it’s at! They’re healthy, filling, and so good that you won’t even miss the meat.
Whatever you’re craving, there’s a veggie sammy on this list that’s sure to satisfy.
1. Chickpea Salad Sandwich
It takes about 10 minutes to whip up a smashed chickpea salad sandwich. And fortunately, there’s no cooking involved.
You’ll simply mash the chickpeas and add the other ingredients. Easy, chickpeasy!
It’s naturally vegan-friendly. If you need a gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread.
2. Veggie Muffuletta Sandwich with Grilled Eggplant
Are you craving New Orleans flavor but stuck at home? No problem! Bring a little of the Big Easy to your kitchen with this flavorsome muffuletta sandwich.
Of course, this vegetarian version differs slightly from the original recipe. It’s still just as delicious, though.
With ingredients like grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, and basil pesto, what else would it be?
3. TLT Vegan Sandwich (Tempeh Bacon, Lettuce Tomato)
Ahhh… the classic BLT – the ultimate in vegetarian sandwiches.
Wait…
What?
Just kidding! This is a TLT. (That first ‘T’ stands for tempeh bacon, made from soybeans.)
It’s thick, salty, and has crispy edges and a nice, chewy center. It doesn’t taste precisely like authentic bacon, but it’s yummy.
And once you put it between two pieces of rye bread with the other ingredients, you’ll have a real treat.
4. BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches
When fully ripe, jackfruit tastes sweet and a bit tart, like most fruits. If you eat it green, though, it’s bland and tastes like whatever you cook with it.
That makes it the ideal meat substitute, particularly for pulled pork and BBQ dishes.
Mix shredded jackfruit with your favorite BBQ sauce and seasonings. Add some roasted cashews and a bit of avocado slaw, and voila!
Vegan BBQ at its finest!
5. Vegetarian Tofu Banh Mi
Banh mi sandwiches are a staple of Vietnamese cuisine.
They use an airy, soft baguette with crispy edges as a bun. They also look a lot like something you’d order at Subway.
Traditionally, chefs stuff them with various meats and pickled veggies. For this one, you’ll use marinated tofu instead.
The sandwich has a bright, zesty, garden-fresh flavor. It’s also full of things that are good for you.
6. Rainbow Vegetable Sandwich
This nutritious sandwich is as gorgeous as it is tasty. The most challenging part of making it is spreading the cream cheese on the bread.
After that, just stack on your veggies!
Aside from maybe blue, this veggie sandwich really does contain every color of the rainbow.
Give it a try the next time you’re craving something fresh and lovely.
7. Lentil Sloppy Joes
These lentil sloppy joes may not look as much like the real thing as the jackfruit BBQ sandwiches.
They’re still OUTSTANDING and insanely easy to make.
They have a robust, smoky flavor and plenty of onions and peppers to spice them up. The trick to getting these just right is in all the seasonings.
Luckily, it’s easy, and the whole process only takes 30 minutes from beginning to end.
8. Caprese Panini with Avocado Basil Pesto
Looking for a meatfree sandwich with a truly satisfying crunch? Check out this recipe for the caprese panini.
No sandwich on earth beats a panini for crunch. They also rank pretty high on the ooey-gooey cheese scale.
This one is no exception. It features all the bright, fresh flavor of a Caprese salad but in warm, crispy, comforting sandwich form.
9. Avocado Club Sandwich
Think of the avocado club as a turkey club.
Only the avocado stands in for the turkey, and coconut bacon takes the place of the real deal.
The taste is slightly different, of course. It’s still fantastic, though. It’s also surprisingly filling!
It takes only 10 minutes to whip up. So it’s a quick and convenient lunch option that’ll hold you over till dinner.
10. Falafel Pita Sandwich
These marvelous Middle Eastern sandwiches take nearly an hour to make.
However, once you take that first bite, you’ll understand why they were worth your time.
Crunchy, well-seasoned falafel, fresh veggies, and a creamy sauce. Seriously, this hearty pita sandwich is a masterpiece.
It’s also perfect for both lunch and dinner. Honestly, I’ve even been known to have them for breakfast if I have leftover falafel.
11. Cauliflower Sandwich
Cauliflower is a wildly versatile food. You can use it to recreate many of your favorite meat-based dishes.
In this case, you’ll use it to make a vegetarian version of a steak sandwich. It’s an easy veggie sandwich almost as tasty as the real thing.
Cauliflower will never replace steak. Still, this sandwich is almost crispy and salty enough to do the trick. It’s hard to believe it’s 100% plant-based.
12. Eggplant Sandwich
It’s hard to guess what you’ll love more about this sandwich.
The toasted panini bread? The slightly crunchy and insanely juicy eggplant? Or maybe all the additional raw veggies?
Whichever part is your favorite, there’s no denying that this meatless sandwich is spectacular.
It’s like a BLT on steroids. Now, that’s a vegetarian panini recipe that is hard to beat!
13. Cucumber Hummus Sandwich
As much as I love paninis, faux-BLTs, and vegan BBQ, sometimes, I just want something crisp, cool, quick, and easy.
That’s when I reach for the raw veggies and cream cheese or hummus.
There’s nothing simpler than spreading garlic hummus on bread and piling it high with veggies.
It’s a healthy lunch in 10 minutes or less!
14. Veggie Pesto Sandwich
Here’s another excellent option for easy veggie sandwiches. All the vegetables are raw, so you won’t have to do any cooking.
It’s just a matter of spreading and assembling.
It’s a cool, fresh sandwich that tastes best in the summer when garden veggies are abundant. But you can make it any time you like.
Feel free to follow the recipe as written or pile it high with your favorite vegetables.
15. Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
Panera knows how to make a good sandwich. That’s why this sandwich is so fantastic. It’s a copycat recipe modeled after the same sandwich at Panera.
It features whole wheat bread, arugula, hummus, cucumbers, and more. The feta, though, is what really makes this sandwich pop.
It transforms it from a yummy veggie sandwich to something with loads of Mediterranean flair.
16. Veggie Burgers
I spent a considerable chunk of my formative years as a vegetarian. (I couldn’t bear the thought of eating animals.)
But even now, as a meat-eating adult, I prefer a fresh, less greasy veggie burger to a hamburger any day.
These thick, juicy burgers are indeed a sight to behold. They look and feel remarkably similar to hamburger patties but taste even better.
Especially once you add your favorite toppings!
17. Egg Salad
It doesn’t matter if you’re a vegetarian or a die-hard meat lover. Egg salad sandwiches are something on which just about all of us can agree.
And this egg salad recipe is one of the best. It’s simple, flavorful, and requires only six ingredients.
It’s fluffy, light, and zesty, with just a hint of earthiness and dill. Spread it on your favorite bread and chow down!
18. Spicy Vegan Wraps
Buffalo chicken is a hard food to resist. But if you’re on a plant-based diet, you have to say no.
Luckily, these spicy buffalo cauliflower wraps make doing that much simpler. They’re an excellent alternative to buffalo chicken.
They have the same spicy, saucy buffalo flavor. And with the rice, spinach, and vegan cheese, they’re also stick-to-your-ribs filling.
19. Avocado Tomato Sandwich with Baby Spinach
Here’s another easy-to-make sandwich that takes practically no time to pull together.
Simply smash half your avocado and add cilantro, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Then spread the avocado spread and some mayo on your favorite bread. Add spinach, tomatoes, avocado slices, and chat masala, and you’re done!
It’s a simple sandwich with a complex taste. It’s somehow spicy, savory, salty, and just a tiny bit sour all at once.
20. Bombay Veggie Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese is a classic meat-free sandwich beloved by kids and adults alike. This version bougies the traditional recipe up a bit.
Besides cheese, you’ll also add onions, peppers, potatoes, and more. The secret ingredient, though, is the flavorful masala.
It adds a mega-dose of Indian flavor. Transforming an already yummy sandwich into something truly spectacular.
20 Best Vegetarian Sandwiches
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servings10
minutes~385
kcalForget chicken salad sandwiches! This smashed chickpea sandwich will blow traditional chicken salad out of the water. It’s healthy, hearty, and shockingly delicious.
Ingredients
- For the chickpea salad
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon dill pickles, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegan mayo
2 1/2 teaspoons stone ground mustard
1 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
3/8 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped
8-10 grinds fresh black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional)
- For the sandwich
2 slices multigrain bread (or another variety)
1 handful kale, spinach, or other greens
2-4 tomato slices
sliced red onions, to taste
crispy chickpeas, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- To make the chickpea salad
- Transfer the drained and rinsed chickpeas to a large bowl. Roughly mash them with a potato masher until most are smashed. (It’s fine if a few whole chickpeas remain.)
- Add all of the other chickpea salad ingredients. Mix well until everything is incorporated. Season with extra salt and pepper if needed.
- To assemble the sandwich
- Toast the bread slices if desired.
- Add a generous amount of the chickpea salad to one slice of bread.
- Top with a handful of greens, tomato slices, and sliced red onions. Add the crispy chickpeas for extra crunch if desired.
- Top the sandwich with the second slice of bread, and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftover chickpea salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
