Vegetarian Sandwiches

Some may think that vegetarian sandwiches leave you unsatisfied. Well that's not the case. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, you know that sandwiches without meat can be created from just about anything.

The number of veggies available to us is almost limitless when you really think about it. When you head to the grocery store, farmer's market, or health food store, start out in the produce department. Look for veggies you've never eaten before.

Not Just Vegetables

Our family eats vegetarian meals often, though we don't claim to eat only vegetables. Our oldest daughter followed this way of eating for several years before adding meat back into her diet.

We've decided to eat this way, meaning non-meat meals more or less to give our digestive systems a rest. As a result, we've added several vegetarian sandwiches to our favorite list of meals. 

And since we first wrote this; we've changed to a plant-based lifestyle for health reasons. Sometimes it's actually difficult to decide what we will eat because of all the choices we have. Vegetables, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, and more.

What could possibly make a sandwich delicious and filling with no meat? Well, we have a few recipes that might make you rethink the whole idea of only meat, fish, or poultry type sandwiches.

I know you may be skeptical, however, once you try one, you may be tempted to add more and more of these sandwiches to your weekly or monthly menus.

Where the Recipes Came From

Before we get to the list, however, let's talk about how we arrived at some of these veggie sandwiches. A few of them came from our oldest daughter, who ate this way for about three years.

A few of them came from just experimenting with ingredients like potatoes or thick stews and rice. They sort of evolved from what we were eating that day.

I'm sure if you are a practicing vegetarian, you have come up with many more than we have below. So be sure and contact us to add them to our list.

And now for the list. It's a short one for now, but we will add to it as we come up with more. Or as we get suggestions from you.

List of Vegetarian Sandwiches

1. Potato Sandwiches:

• Bread: Ciabatta or whole wheat bread
• Description: Slices of roasted, fried, or boiled potatoes, layered with crispy lettuce, tomato slices, and a dollop of mayo and/or mustard.

2. Mushroom Sandwiches:


• Bread: Sourdough or rye bread
• Description: Sautéed mushrooms with garlic and onions, topped with melted Swiss cheese and baby spinach leaves.

3. Barbecued Onion Sandwiches:


• Bread: Kaiser roll or brioche bun
• Description: Caramelized onions with barbecue sauce, served with grilled bell peppers and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.

4. Roasted Veggie Sandwiches:


• Bread: Focaccia or whole grain bread
• Description: A medley of roasted vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, and red onions, with a smear of hummus or pesto.

5. Hummus Sandwiches:


• Bread: Pita or whole wheat bread
• Description: Creamy hummus spread, topped with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, shredded carrots, and a sprinkle of feta cheese.

6. Salad Sandwiches:


• Bread: Multigrain or white bread
• Description: A mix of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocados, with a drizzle of ranch or vinaigrette dressing.

7. Nut Butter Sandwiches:


• Bread: Whole wheat or white bread
• Description: Your choice of nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew), paired with banana slices, honey, or apple slices.

8. Vegetable Sandwiches:


• Bread: Whole grain or multigrain bread
• Description: A variety of fresh vegetables such as lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and alfalfa sprouts, with a layer of avocado spread or cream cheese.

You can customize these sandwiches based on your tastes or what you have on hand. Choose your favorites at first - even if that's only tomatoes and cucumbers. Use condiments you would normally use on a deli sandwich, like mayo and mustard. 

In essence, just make a sandwich and eliminate the meat component. If you want something to replace the meat - look for one of the plant-based alternatives available by Impossible Foods or Beyond Meat. There are several recipes for veggie burgers as well.

And if you're adventurous, try a seitan (pronounced Say-tan) recipe to make a vital wheat gluten-based deli meat substitute. This is not for our gluten-free friends, however. The vital wheat gluten is necessary to achieve a texture that is similar to meat products.

Enough about meat alternatives for now. There are so many other options for vegetarian sandwiches, that alternatives are not needed unless you absolutely want them. One of my most favorite sandwiches of all is the very first one - the potato sandwich.

My variation includes sliced and fried potatoes layered on bread with ketchup and mustard. Sooo, good! Sometimes I'll add sliced tomatoes and spinach, as well. It is very tasty and filling and I don't even miss the meat.

More Veggie Sandwiches

• New York Goodwich
• Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Don't forget the delicious dessert sandwiches. Most of them have no meat at all. They mostly fall into the sweet category. But hey, you only live once. You can find them here.

Hurry the Food Up's list of vegetarian sandwiches is ripe with delicious and tasty options you should check out. (Link opens in a new window)

Do you have a favorite vegetarian sandwich? Share it with us using the form below. We'd love to read about them, and we know our visitors would too.

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