Hurry The Food Up Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes For Busy People
Do you ever get stuck for vegan sandwich ideas? When you can’t use cheese or butter, you might think your options are limited. This is where our compilation of best vegan sandwich recipes can help!
Sandwiches make for easy lunches, can be a great comfort food and are an all round classic. Going vegan doesn’t mean they have to be off the table (literally!). If you get creative, you can come up with so many vegan sandwich ideas.
Vegan takes on classic sandwiches
We have included vegan recipes for many classic sandwiches. Check out the Vegan BLT and Vegan Reuben recipe!
Chickpeas are an important base for lots of vegan sandwich fillings. Full of protein and mild in flavour, they can be used to make a vegan tuna salad sandwich and a vegan chicken salad sandwich, among others.
What bread can I use in a vegan sandwich?
A note on bread: most bread is vegan and therefore good to use in a vegan sandwich, however there are a few to look out for, especially if you are new to veganism.
Some are made using milk, whey powder or eggs, so always read the label! Check out this article, if you have doubts about what bread to use in your vegan sandwich.
Our list of best vegan sandwich recipes brings together lots of healthy and delicious plant-based sandwich options, so you know where to turn if you need a healthy vegan sandwich recipe in a hurry!
Bonus: creamy, healthy, delicious
The Ultimate Avocado Sandwich. A healthy sandwich filled with avocado, cheese, tomatoes and rocket for a juicy and unbeatable taste!
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: CookingCanuck
Bonus: healthy, crunchy, full of fresh veg
This is the veggie hummus avocado sandwich that I make day after day! Stacked with veggies, this vegan lunch is a tasty powerhouse of nutrients.
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: BePlantwell
Bonus: creamy, healthy, full of protein
This chickpea and avocado sandwich is packed with protein and full of cilantro, celery, dill, green onion, lime and more! The perfect for lunch recipe!
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: MyQuietKitchen
Bonus: classic, smokey, crisp
With carrot bacon AND tempeh bacon, this Vegan BLT is full of both flavor and nutrition! A healthier version of the classic, keep it oil-free with my Aquafaba Mayo. For a gluten-free BLT, use your favorite GF bread, and use tamari in the marinade.
Bonus: meaty, sweet, toasted
This tempeh sandwich is THE new vegan sandwich. Mega tasty and super nutritional, it sets the new bar for all sandwich lovers out there.
Ready in: 11 minutes
Recipe by: KnowYourProduce
Bonus: easy, quick, healthy
If you’re looking for a legit vegan tuna sandwich, this is it! Filled with chickpeas, celery, onions, fresh herbs, kelp flakes, and even flaxseed for omega 3. This sandwich is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: TheRusticFoodie
Bonus: flavourful, easy, full of protein
These Curried Chickpea Salad Sandwich recipe makes for a simple lunch recipe that’s easy and healthy! They’re flavored with Indian spices, vegan, and gluten free.
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: VeggieChick
Bonus: cheesy, healthy, delicious
These Veggie Reuben Sandwiches are made with cashew cheese, sauerkraut and crisp veggies, all layered on pumpernickel bread. Nothing beats a good reuben!!
Ready in: 1 hour (prep time: 25 minutes)
Recipe by: VeggiesDon’tBite
Bonus: filling, flavoursome, hot
This vegan meatball sub is the ultimate comfort food! It’s filled with protein, has hidden veggies and is easy to freeze and pull out for those busy nights!
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: VeggieChick
Bonus: full of protein, healthy, creamy
This Vegan “Egg” Salad sandwich is loaded with the same delicious flavors of a real-egg salad sandwich. You’ll be hooked!
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: Cadry’sKitchen
Bonus: creamy, spicy, delicious
Here’s an easy lunch that’s packed with protein and a punch of spicy flavor. This hearty sandwich combines chickpeas with buffalo sauce. Then it’s finished on a toasted bun with vegan blue cheese dressing to cool & balance the heat.
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: VegCookBook
Bonus: crunchy, toasted, full of veg
Nutritious & filling sandwiches for breakfast, family dinner, picnics (or) kids packed lunch box.
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: ChoosingChia
Bonus: healthy, crispy, tasty
This is a vegan take on the classic Vietnamese sandwich. It’s made with marinated tofu, pickled veggies and crusty baguette!
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: TheBellyRulesTheMind
Bonus: fragrant, hot, delicious
This is the Bombay Sandwich – Vegetable Sandwich. Loaded with sliced veggies, masala aloo( Potato) and topped with chutney and sev. This Bombay sandwich is arguably one of the best vegetarian/vegan sandwiches ever. It’s super delicious, and exploding with amazing flavors and ready to rock your socks off!
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: ConnoisseurusVeg
Bonus: meaty, smokey, spicy
These tempeh sandwiches are packed with spicy flavor! Made with blackened tempeh, greens, and creamy vegan Remoulade sauce, they cook up in minutes and are perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: ThisHealthyKitchen
Bonus: healthy, juicy, delicious
Hearty and nourishing, vegan sloppy joes are jam packed with tons of flavour in every, single bite. This healthy and nutritious dish is simple to prepare, and you can make it in your hands off Instant Pot, or on stove top too. Healthy ingredients have never tasted this good!
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: WornSlapOut
Bonus: creamy, nutritious, simple
This healthy chickpea “chicken” sandwich has all of the things I love about a chicken salad sandwich…with delicious chickpeas instead of chicken. It’s naturally vegan, easily made gluten free, and so darn tasty.
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: VeganBlueberry
Bonus: chewy, healthy, full of protein
Packed with flavor, this vegan chicken salad recipe uses soy curls for a ‘chewy’ texture, and red onion, celery, toasted almonds, and choice seasonings to make a salad spread you can’t resist!
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: KeepingThePeas
Bonus: simple, spicy, lots of veg
These vegan bao buns with portobello mushrooms are so simple to make! Sliced portobello mushrooms are cooked in a spicy soy sauce marinade, and paired with quick pickled onions, simple greens, and sliced tomatoes, in between a fluffy whole wheat tortilla.
Ready in: 40 minutes (prep time 10 minutes)
Recipe by: VeggieDesserts
Bonus: healthy and full of veg
This roasted vegetable sandwich is extra delicious, and the quick pea pesto to bring extra awesome taste. Perfect for a picnic or lunch. Easy, vegan and vegetarian. Make it in the oven or on the grill.
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: TheVeganLunchbox
Bonus: cheesy, crunchy, fresh veg
The cheese ploughman’s sandwich is a British classic. This recipe is vegan and adds an ingredient often missed in this popular sandwich.
Ready in: 40 minutes (prep time 10 minutes)
Recipe by: LittleSugarSnaps
Bonus: healthy and full of veg
Rejuvenate your lunchtime sandwich habit with a veggie loaded Beetroot Hummus Roasted Chickpea Avocado Sandwich. It’s a bright, tasty, wholesome and satisfying mouthful.
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: WowIt’sVeggie
Bonus: filling, cheesy, hot
This vegan Philly cheesesteak is so easy to make and the result is a hearty and delicious sandwich! The blend of vegan meat, caramelized onions, green peppers, and vegan cheese blend together for the perfect vegan cheesesteak!
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: LittleSunnyKitchen
Bonus: healthy, fresh veg, smokey flavours
This vegan eggplant sandwich is so delicious that you’ll keep making it over and over again. Layers of smoky and fresh vegetables are packed in panini bread, then toasted till perfection!
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: HappyKitchenRocks
Bonus: nutritious, full of protein, flavourful
Bite into a deliciously chewy vegan bagel sandwich infused with Mediterranean baba ganoush, crisp cucumber, rich sun-dried tomatoes and spicy arugula. Protein rich and delightfully nutritious, your lunchtime options just got a whole lot tastier.
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: VeggieFunKitchen
Bonus: delicious, crunchy, high protein
This BBQ Chickpea Salad Sandwich is so easy to make with only a few ingredients! Made with canned chickpeas, your favorite mayo and BBQ sauce, red onion, packaged coleslaw, and panko bread crumbs. In just a few minutes you’ll have a crunchy, tasty, high-protein sandwich on the table that the whole family will enjoy!
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: HappyKitchenRocks
Bonus: healthy and full of veg
This warm, juicy vegan jackfruit sandwich will satisfy your cravings for BBQ pulled pork and comfort food in one go. Try this easy and delicious sandwich packed with nutrients and fiber!
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: VeggieInspired
Bonus: healthy, full of veg and protein
This Veggie Hummus Sandwich is super quick, easy, and customizable, not to mention healthy and nutritious. It’s got texture and flavor and it might just become your new favorite lunch! Ready in 10 minutes or less!
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: TinnedTomatoes
Bonus: healthy and full of veg
A delicious sandwich. Sweet crunchy apple with lightly spiced falafel with apple, salad and a tangy sauce.
Anti Hangover Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich (8 Min, Vegan)
Bonus: filling, tasty, high protein
Anti Hangover Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich. Simple to make and refuels those important nutrients and amino acids to have you feeling better in no time.
Enjoy it right away! 🙂
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 2 slices bread
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or coconut oil)
Instructions
- Are you really looking for directions? Or just being lazy? It’s a sandwich dude.
- But fine:
- Smear the peanut butter on both slices of bread.
- Cut the banana into about 8mm thick slices and layer them over just ONE slice of bread.
- Sprinkle cinnamon over them.
- Place both slices on top of each other.
- Add oil to the pan and fry both sides for 2-3 minutes until nice and brown and yummy and tasty and boom! Back to bed.
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We hope you enjoyed our compilation of best vegan sandwiches recipes and that it gave you lots of ideas. If there were any vegan sandwich fillings that you particularly liked, drop us a comment below!
