Super Vegetarian Sandwiches

We love sandwiches­—especially when you hold the meat. Try this hearty vegetable sandwich recipe featuring roasted zucchini, squash, and red bell peppers. Roasting vegetables brings out their rich, natural sweetness and makes them perfect for a hearty sandwich filling.

Recipe: Roasted Vegetable Sandwiches

Tempeh is a fermented soy product formed into a flat cake boasting a yeasty flavor and firm texture. In this saucy, hot sandwich, tempeh crumbles take the place of ground beef.

Recipe: Tempeh Sloppy Joes with Coleslaw

Spread sharp-tasting goat cheese on sourdough bread and top with "meaty" Portobello caps, sliced red pepper and tomato for a satisfying knife-and-fork sandwich.

Recipe: Open-Faced Mushroom, Tomato, and Goat-Cheese Sandwich

Falafel–made from ground chickpea patties–is a traditional Middle Eastern favorite. The falafel patties are served here in pita pockets and topped with a tangy yogurt dressing.

Recipe: Falafel Pitas with Cucumber-Yogurt Dressing

Reminiscent of pimiento cheese, the flavorful filling for these sandwiches is made with cream cheese, cucumber, onion, and bottled roasted red pepper.

Recipe: Roasted Red Pepper Spread Sandwiches

Jerk seasoning (typically a mixture of ground cinnamon, allspice, and pepper) is used in many Caribbean-style dishes. Here, the seasoning is used in a marinade for sautéed veggies. The spicy vegetables are then served on toasted French bread topped with chutney mayonnaise.

Recipe: Open-Faced Jerk Vegetable Sandwiches

The tanginess of goat cheese and the sweetness of cinnamon-raisin bread, fig preserves and honey make this a distinctively flavorful version of a traditional grilled cheese sandwich.

Recipe: Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Fig and Honey

Perfect for summertime, this sandwich version of the classic caprese salad is composed of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil.

Recipe: Caprese Melts

A four-ingredient sandwich proves that, when it comes to sandwiches, sometimes simplicity is the best approach. For the best flavor, use an English Cheddar cheese.

Recipe: Cheddar and Chutney on Sourdough

Hollow out a loaf of Italian ciabatta bread and fill it up with grilled veggies, salad greens and cheese for a complete meal.

Recipe: Grilled Vegetable and Mozzarella Sandwiches