35 Fantastic Vegetarian Sandwiches

March 28, 2008
Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Taking the meat out of these vegetarian sandwiches leaves room for a whole lot of sensational fillings and toppings. These sandwiches are bursting with flavor and are a hearty and satisfying addition to any meatless meal. With flavor this good, you won't miss the meat! 
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The Best "Beefy" Vegan Burgers

Photo: Daniel Agee; Styling: Rishon Hanners and Audrey Davis
The Best "Beefy" Vegan Burgers Recipe

This umami-rich burger unabashedly attempts to imitate a beef burger in flavor, texture, and appearance.

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Tempeh Reubens

Photo: Alison Miksch Styling: Lindsey Lower
Tempeh Reubens Recipe

Braising may destroy some of the good bacteria on the surface of the tempeh. But as long as the internal temp doesn't get too high, most of the probiotics will survive.

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Avocado, Sprout, and Cashew Spread Sandwich

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Kira Corbin
Avocado, Sprout, and Cashew Spread Sandwich Recipe

Top bread with a cashew spread, sprouts, radishes, avocado, arugula, and more to make this fresh and flavorful sandwich.

 

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Egg and Tomato Open-Faced Sandwiches

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine 
Egg and Tomato Open-Faced Sandwiches Recipe

Meaty, briny kalamata olives and a splash of vinegar punch up a quick red pepper sauce for these vegetarian sandwiches. Use slightly thicker (about 1 1/2-oz.) bread slices to build a sturdy sandwich base. You can slice your own, or ask to have it sliced on the thicker side. 

 

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Apple and Cashew Spread Sandwich

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Kira Corbin
Apple and Cashew Spread Sandwich Recipe

Spread a cashew mixture over bread and top with apple, lemon juice, and black pepper to prepare this sandwich. 

 

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Hummus in Pita

Photo: Ryan Benyi
Hummus in Pita Recipe

Spread our Classic Hummus  in pita halves and fill with a fresh vegetable mixture to make an easy lunch. 

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Grilled Margherita Sandwiches

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
Grilled Margherita Sandwiches Recipe

This quick five-ingredient entrée transforms a favorite pizza combo into a melty grilled sandwich. To thinly slice fresh mozzarella with ease, freeze the cheese for about 30 minutes before cutting.

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Hummus-Veggie Sandwich on Whole Grain

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia Degaris-Pursell
Hummus-Veggie Sandwich on Whole Grain Recipe
Hummus, veggies, and a hint of garlice and lemon are a sandwich lover's dream. Hummus-Veggie Sandwich on Whole Grain is hearty and satisfying, and a cool break during a day on the beach.

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Grilled Cheese & Apple Sandwiches

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Grilled Cheese & Apple Sandwiches Recipe
No panini press? Cook these 4-ingredient sandwiches in a skillet 4 minutes on each side with a pan on top.
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Open-Faced Sandwiches with Mushrooms and Fried Eggs

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl
Open-Faced Sandwiches with Mushrooms and Fried Eggs Recipe
Hearty mulitgrain bread is the base for these stacked sammies, loaded with pesto, beefsteak tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms, and topped off with a golden fried egg.

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Open-Faced Jerk Vegetable Sandwiches

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Open-Faced Jerk Vegetable Sandwiches Recipe
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.

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Fried Chickpea and Arugula Pita Sandwiches with Lime Tzatziki

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
Fried Chickpea and Arugula Pita Sandwiches with Lime Tzatziki Recipe
With flavors reminiscent of a falafel, Fried Chickpea and Arugula Pita Sandwiches with Lime Tzatziki take less work, are tasty with lots of texture, and an easy weeknight meal to put together.
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Grilled Vegetable and Mozzarella Sandwiches

Karry Hosford
Grilled Vegetable and Mozzarella Sandwiches Recipe
Hollow out a loaf of Italian ciabatta bread and fill it up with grilled veggies, salad greens and cheese for a complete meal.

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Nor-Cal Veggie Sandwiches with Hazelnut Butter

Photo: Line T. Klein; Styling: Paige Hicks
Nor-Cal Veggie Sandwiches with Hazelnut Butter Recipe
This is the kind of delectable vegetarian fare that makes you forget about meat. Any sprouts you like will work in place of radish sprouts.

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Nan's Grilled Mozzarella and Olive Sandwich

Photo: Thomas J. Story
Nan's Grilled Mozzarella and Olive Sandwich Recipe
Stretchy, mild fresh mozzarella is layered with briny olive tapenade to create a rich, savory sandwich.
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Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sandwich

Photo: Johnny Miller; Styling: Sarah Smart
Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sandwich Recipe
Once grilled, eggplant comes into its full glory: tender, creamy flesh with a satisfying meatiness that makes it ideal for our Vietnamese-style Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sandwich.

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Almond Butter, Plum, and Granola Sandwich

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia Degaris-Pursell
Almond Butter, Plum, and Granola Sandwich Recipe
Forget the typical PB&J and try Almond Butter, Plum, and Granola Sandwich. Drizzle with a little honey for a little added sweetness.

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Tempeh Sloppy Joes with Coleslaw

Photo: Jan Smith
Tempeh Sloppy Joes with Coleslaw Recipe
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.
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Roasted Vegetable Sandwiches

Roasted Vegetable Sandwiches Recipe
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.

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Spicy Chickpea Sandwiches

Photo: John Clark
Spicy Chickpea Sandwiches Recipe
In the streets of Palermo, Sicily, you'll find panelle, fried chickpea-flour patties served on a roll. Here's our simplified version.

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Parmesan-Herb Crusted Tofu Sandwich

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia E. DeGaris
Parmesan-Herb Crusted Tofu Sandwich Recipe
The secret to this sandwich is to slice the tofu very thin, then bread with the parmesan-herb mixture thickly.
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Caprese Melts

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

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Summer Veggie Sandwich

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
Summer Veggie Sandwich Recipe
Scooping out part of the bread in this simple version of pan bagnat allows for more tasty fillings and acts as a hull to collect flavorful tomato juices. Make breadcrumbs with scooped-out bread.

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Hummus "Cheesesteak" Hoagies

Photo: José Picayo
Hummus "Cheesesteak" Hoagies Recipe
Hummus "Cheesesteak" Hoagies are a great option for a quick weeknight supper. Made with yellow onion, red bell pepper, Polano chile, and provolone cheese, these vegetarian sandwiches are very hearty and filling.
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Cheddar and Chutney on Sourdough

Charles E. Walton IV
Cheddar and Chutney on Sourdough Recipe
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.

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Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Fig and Honey

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke
Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Fig and Honey Recipe
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.

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Sweet Potato Sandwiches with Feta and Salsa Verde

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon
Sweet Potato Sandwiches with Feta and Salsa Verde Recipe
The meatiness of sweet potatoes makes them perfect for sandwiches; salty feta and salsa verde add savoriness.
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Grilled Cheese and Green Chile Sandwiches

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Ginny Branch
Grilled Cheese and Green Chile Sandwiches Recipe
We love the mix of mild green chiles (with their distinct vegetal flavors) and spicy poblanos. For fun, cut sandwiches into strips and serve with gazpacho.

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Avocado-Egg Salad Sandwiches with Pickled Celery

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Avocado-Egg Salad Sandwiches with Pickled Celery Recipe
To prevent avocado from browning in leftover egg salad, place any remaining salad in a bowl and cover surface with plastic wrap. Then cover the entire bowl tightly with plastic wrap.

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Mexican-Style Grilled Vegetable Sandwich

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Mexican-Style Grilled Vegetable Sandwich Recipe
This classic Mexican sandwich, or torta, swaps the usual meat for colorful grilled summer vegetables. The traditional black bean spread adds protein and acts as a moisture barrier so the bread stays extra crispy.
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Open-Faced Mushroom, Tomato, and Goat-Cheese Sandwich

Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Open-Faced Mushroom, Tomato, and Goat-Cheese Sandwich Recipe
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.

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Avocado and Sprout Sandwiches

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Avocado and Sprout Sandwiches Recipe
This speedy sandwich is open to interpretation, allowing you to customize it to your taste. Toss it together using ingredients in your fridge, and you have a quick and easy lunch that's ready in minutes.

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Open-Faced Eggplant Sandwiches

Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Cindy Barr
Open-Faced Eggplant Sandwiches Recipe
Here's the key to a speedy meatless dinner: While the eggplant broils, toast your bread slices in a toaster oven. The end result is reminiscent of eggplant Parmesan.
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Roasted Red Pepper Spread Sandwiches

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Cindy Barr
Roasted Red Pepper Spread Sandwiches Recipe
Reminiscent of pimiento cheese, the flavorful filling for these sandwiches is made with cream cheese, cucumber, onion, and bottled roasted red pepper.

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Falafel Pitas with Cucumber-Yogurt Dressing

Randy Mayor
Falafel Pitas with Cucumber-Yogurt Dressing Recipe
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.

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