12+ Amazing Vegetarian Sandwiches - Recipes and More! (2024)

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Published: October 25, 2019Updated: April 8, 2022Author: Jenn Laughlin

Shake up your lunch routine with these healthy vegetarian sandwiches!

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Bring on the veggies!

This tasty post has been in the works for a loooong time. I’ve been building up my arsenal of healthy vegetarian sandwiches over the years and can’t wait to share them with you!

Long gone are the days of a boring (but let’s face it – still tasty) lettuce, cheese, and tomato sandwich.

These sandwiches so filled to the brim with goodness you won’t miss the meat one bit!

Our Favorite Vegetarian Sandwiches

Today we’re lunching it up with sandwiches that are fun, flavorful and filling. They feature real whole food ingredients and a whole lot of plant power.

Some are vegan, some vegetarian, and some are even make-ahead and portable for all your on-the-go lunch needs for work and school.

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1. Garden Veggie Chickpea Salad Sandwich

This tasty Garden Veggie Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a plant-based powerhouse of a lunch! Make it in advance for a party or picnic or to take along as an easy weekday lunch for work or school.

It’s a reader favorite and rocks over 50 ★★★★★ reviews!

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2. Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (3 Ways!)

This post has recipes for three awesome vegan sandwiches including Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese, Spinach and Pesto Grilled Cheese, and Cranberry Pecan Grilled Cheese.

These easy cheezy sandwiches are perfect for anyone who’s dairy-intolerant, allergic, vegan, or simply living a healthy lifestyle sans-moo-cow.

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3. Butternut Black Bean Burgers

Say hello to your new favorite veggie burger! These baller butternut burgers can also be made with pureed pumpkin, acorn squash, and sweet potato. WOOT!

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4. Spinach and Tomato Grilled Cheese Pita Sandwiches

Spinach and Tomato Grilled Cheese Pitas: dunk them in your favorite soup or face-plant into them all on their own for a quick and easy lunch that’s always a hit!

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5. California Veggie Sandwich

This California Veggie Sandwich is my favorite portable lunch! The trick to making this vegetarian sandwich downright irresistible is the homemade spinach dip spread. You’re going to LOVE it!

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6. Vegetarian Cranberry Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

Jazz up your make-ahead on-the-go lunch game with this easy vegetarian Cranberry Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich with healthy kale salad. It’s fun, flavorful, and positively plant-based!

7. Buffalo Chickpea Veggie Burgers

Making a crave-worthy veggie burger is easier than you think. Get ready to amp up the flavor with these Buffalo Chickpea Veggie Burgers!

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8. Easy Vegetarian Spinach and Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This tasty vegetarian sandwich is loaded with melty cheese, buttery avocado and a hearty helping of fresh spinach!

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9. Healthy Veggie Tortilla Rollup Sandwiches

Part sandwich, part appetizer, these easy vegetarian hummus and veggie tortilla rollups are one of my favorite speedy lunches! They’re super portable and great for work or school lunches for both kids and adults.

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10. Vegan + Vegetarian Buffalo Chickpea Sandwich

This tasty vegan Buffalo Chickpea Sandwich is ready to step up your sandwich game! This plant-based powerhouse features a zesty mashed chickpea salad and enough veggies to make your mama happy.

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11. Chipotle Pumpkin Veggie Burgers

These tasty Chipotle Pumpkin Veggie Burgers are quick, easy, and a total crowd pleaser! Each veggie burgeris vegan, gluten-free,freezer-friendly and 100% delicious!

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12. Vegetable Cream Cheese Tortilla Roll Up Sandwiches

These vegetable cream cheese tortilla roll ups are the most fun little pinwheel sandwich bites ever! These rolled vegetarian sandwiches a great school lunch option but also make the most amazing appetizer or back to school snack!

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13. Ultimate Veggie Sandwich Recipe

This tasty Veggie Sandwich features my famous homemade pimento cheese and a mountain of fresh vegetables. It’s super easy to make and a delicious vegetarian option for lunch!

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You can also be a little bit extra and whip up a classic grilled cheese sandwich to serve with tomato soup!

sandwiches for pescatarians

If you’re a vegetarian who is pescatarian, I have a few more tasty sandwiches you can try! We’re super in love with making Tuna Salad Sandwiches and Grilled Salmon Sandwiches.

Love sandwich wraps? Try my Salmon Wraps with Homemade Feta Vinaigrette.

more tasty vegetarian sandwich recipes

  • Tomato Basil Chickpea Salad Sandwich
  • Quinoa Black Bean Veggie Burgers
  • Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Sandwich
  • Avocado Salad Sandwiches – I Heart Veggies
  • Mexican Veggie Burgers with Taco Aioli
  • Vegetarian Chili Burgers with Chipotle Mayo

If you get a chance to try any of these tasty vegetarian sandwichces, let me know!

Leave some love in the comment form below or tag your photos with @peasandcrayons on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creation. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!

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About The Author:

Jenn Laughlin

Hi! I’m Jenn and I’m here to help you eat your veggies! It'll be fun, painless, and pretty darn delicious as I teach you to plan your meals around fresh, seasonal produce with a little help from healthy freezer and pantry staples.

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FAQs

Is Veg sandwich good? ›

One of the biggest reasons why veg sandwiches fall in the healthy food category is that they contain less saturated fat. Sunita says, "A regular, normal veg sandwich consists of approximately four to seven grams of saturated fat." Beyond that what makes a sandwich healthy and nutritious is its size.

What's the most delicious sandwich in the world? ›

Love at first bite: 10 famous sandwiches from around the world
  1. The francesinha, Portugal. The francesinha gives a whole new meaning to 'stacked sanga' ...
  2. The sando, Japan. Pretty and simple. ...
  3. The banh mi, Vietnam. ...
  4. The torta, Mexico. ...
  5. The sabich, Israel. ...
  6. The mortadella panino, Italy. ...
  7. The gyro, Greece. ...
  8. The rou jia mo, China.
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How do you spice up a boring sandwich? ›

Next, replace your plain ol' Swiss or provolone for something fancy like herbed goat cheese fresh from the block. Then, finish off your sandwich with lightly toasted Butter Bread, fresh apple slices, a drizzle of honey, arugula, and a spritz of lemon juice, and you have yourself one gourmet sandwich indeed.

What do vegetarians eat in sandwiches? ›

Our vegetarian sandwiches include creative options layered with mushrooms, roasted vegetables, and cheeses, grain-forward burgers, and classics like egg salad and grilled cheese. Special breads, like pita, crusty hoagie rolls, and brioche buns bring them all together.

How to make a sandwich for kids? ›

Spread the mayonnaise on the white buttered bread making sure to get right to the edges of the slice so that the ends don't get dry. Place a slice of cheese over the mayonnaise. Spread ketchup thinly over the brown slice, again making sure you go to the edges and then cover with a slice of ham.

Is sandwich healthy yes or no? ›

In the most basic sense, yes sandwiches can absolutely be a healthy choice. However, not all sandwiches are created equal. A sandwich can quickly become a less nutritious choice based on what's included from the inside out.

What enhances the appearance of sandwiches? ›

Garnish. To enhance the appearance and the presentation of the sandwich, it is necessary to create eye appeal. The garnish is not absolutely essential and can be avoided in an informal setting. The garnish should be delicate and dainty and not cumbersome and ugly.

How do you create attractive sandwich presentation? ›

Spread mayo, butter or cream cheese all the way to the edges of each slice of bread to create a seal against wet sandwich fillings. Also, try packing high moisture ingredients, like tomatoes, pickles, and cucumbers, separately. Just add them to the sandwich when you're ready to eat.

What is the main attraction of a sandwich? ›

Filling: Main attraction of the sandwich.

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