37 Best Ever Vegetarian Sandwich Recipes
The mighty sandwich: the staple of any lunchbox. But how to make delicious vegetarian sandwiches? Our list of 37 Best Vegetarian Sandwich recipes is here to help!
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I think we can all agree that anything tastes better when you whack it between two slices of bread, whatever your diet.
But why eat meat when you can enjoy vegetarian sandwich fillings that are just as (if not more!) delicious, and often healthier?
Vegetarian sandwich recipes with cheese
For starters, when making vegetarian sandwiches, we have a key player on our side: CHEESE.
Vegetarian cheese sandwiches are INCREDIBLE! Ooey, gooey, melted cheese, stacked with roasted veg, maybe some pesto, between grilled sourdough…
…well, read our 37 Best Veggie Sandwich Recipes and find out for yourself!
Aside from the million variations of veggie sandwich recipes involving cheese, there are some new classics arising in vegetarian sandwich recipes, which we have made sure to feature.
Other popular vegetarian sandwich ideas
Veggie avocado sandwiches, for example. Avocados are creamy, delicious, and full of health benefits. Popping them in a sandwich is a great way to get a load of their goodness.
Aside from the classic avocado toast, you can smash them up with eggs or chickpeas or layer them with other veggies (or cheese – double-creamy!).
Another popular vegetarian sandwich idea is the chickpea salad sandwich.
This can be a great way to mimic the taste and texture of tuna. Or enjoy them with lemon and garlic.
And don’t forget the sweet vegetarian sandwiches, like the humble PB&J! We have a few recipes which bring this classic to a new level, perfect as a vegetarian breakfast sandwich or healthy snack.
With so many delicious vegetarian sandwich recipes, you will never eat a boring old cheddar or egg salad again (and if you want to shake it up even more, try some veggie quesadillas as well!)!
Savory Vegetarian Sandwiches
1. Cheddar Cheese Sandwich
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp
Bonus: hot, cheesy, healthy
Reboot the humble cheese sandwich and turbocharge it with this amazing avocado-cheddar infusion. You will not regret it!
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2. Fitness Sandwich For Runners
Bonus: nutritional, mediterranean flavours
A tasty AF veggie sandwich recipe that hits all your nutritional post run needs – carbs, protein, healthy fats and electrolyte replenishment.
3. Egg and Cress Sandwich
Protein: 14.2g
Calories: 220kcal
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: GreedyGourmet
Bonus: simple, straightforward and delicious
Learn how to make the perfect egg and cress sandwich recipe with a fluffy tasty egg salad. Also, learn how to serve this vegetarian sandwich elegantly. Enjoy.
4. Lentil & Herby Ricotta Sandwich
Protein: 20g
Calories: 493kcal
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: Rhubarbarians
Bonus: full of protein and fresh veg
These delicious vegetarian sandwiches are packed with so much protein! French green lentils, cucumber, avocado, and a walnutty herby ricotta cheese.
5. Vegetarian Piadina Sandwich
Protein: 7g
Calories: 364kcal
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: SheLovesBiscotti
Bonus: healthy and full of veg
This Vegetarian Piadina Sandwich highlights the creamy texture of fresh mozzarella cheese, aromatic arugula & juicy tomatoes.
6. Vegetable Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Calories: 506kcal
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: PiperCooks
Bonus: crunchy, tasty, colourful
Fried onions and mushrooms covered in cheese and topped with lettuce, tomato, and crispy bread makes this veggie grilled cheese sandwich a comforting, flavor-packed spin on the classic grilled cheese sandwich.
7. Vegetarian Banh Mi
Bonus: light and healthy
Vietnamese classic Banh mi, now tailored for vegetarians to enjoy. We also tell you how to make this into a vegan recipe!
8. Vegetarian Muffuletta Sandwich
Protein: 13g
Calories: 450kcal
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: YummyMummyKitchen
Bonus: easy lunch recipe, perfect for picnics
A flavorful sandwich stuffed with fresh veggies. So tasty you will not miss the deli meats you will find in a traditional muffuletta sandwich
9. Greek Pita Sandwich
Bonus: nutritional, Mediterranean flavors
Traditional pita pockets make a delightful difference from the usual whole wheat bread sandwiches. High in vitamin A, C, and iron. Bursting out with delicious ingredients, perfect as a snack or healthy meal.
10. Chutney Grilled Sandwich
Protein: 12g
Calories: 344kcal
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: MasalaChai
Bonus: cheesy, spicey, with fresh veg
Make these ooey gooey Chutney Grilled Cheese Sandwiches two ways – with cilantro-mint chutney and mango chutney. They’re great for kids and adults and ideal for dipping in tomato soup!
11. Vegetarian Tapenade Sandwich
Protein: 15g
Calories: 321kcal
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: AlwaysUseButter
Bonus: spicy, healthy and easy recipe
This easy open face vegetarian sandwich with vegan olive tapenade without anchovies is the perfect weekend breakfast. Topped with feta cheese and chopped jalapeño it’s a filling breakfast or snack that brings loads of flavor and a spicy kick!
12. Korean Street Toastie
Protein: 10g
Calories: 396kcal
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: UrbanFarmie
Bonus: crunchy, melty and full of veggies
Delicious Korean street toast with cabbage, carrots, eggs and a fun mix of Korean spices! 15 minute breakfast that’s delicious, fun, and super easy to put together!
13. Crispy Tofu Sandwich
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: FitFoodieNutter
Bonus: full of protein and veggies
These wholemeal rolls with crispy sesame tofu, creamy avocado and crunchy carrots, red cabbage & toasted peanuts are THE ULTIMATE VEGAN SANDWICHES to pack in your picnic basket.
14. Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Bonus: quick, healthy, delicious
Upgrade your regular veggie sandwiches with this chickpea salad sandwich! It’s simple and speedy with 20g of protein! No wonder it is our favorite veg sandwich recipe!
15. Chickpea Avocado Sandwich
Protein: 11g
Calories: 280kcal
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: JessicaInTheKitchen
Bonus: Healthy, creamy, delicious
This Smashed Chickpea Avocado Sandwich is loaded with so much delicious flavour! It’s super easy to meal prep and is great for back to school or work lunches!
16. The Ultimate Avocado Sandwich
Bonus: tasty and healthy
A healthy and nutritious sandwich filled with avocado, cheese, tomatoes, and rocket for a juicy and unbeatable taste!
17. Potato & Veggie Chorizo Pambazos
Protein: 27g
Calories: 843kcal
Ready in: 45 minutes
Recipe by: MexicanMadeMeatless
Bonus: rich, spicy and delicious
A vegetarian version of the popular Mexican street food (more veggie Mexican recipes here!). Counted as among the best sandwiches and foods of Mexican cuisine pambazos are super easy to make at home. And for all of us that don’t eat meat, you’ll never miss it with this vegan chorizo sandwich.
18. Vegetable Brie & Pesto Sandwich
Protein: 21g
Calories: 429kcal
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: LoveAndGoodStuff
Bonus: creamy, flavoursome, healthy
Roasted portobello mushrooms, red peppers and zucchini with pesto and melted brie cheese on a ciabatta bun.
19. Grilled Caprese Panini
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: WhatAGirlEats
Bonus: cheesy and delicious
Grilled caprese panini sandwiches are a delicious, easy-to-make meal. Mozzarella cheese, basil pesto, and tomatoes are tucked between 2 slices of sourdough, then grilled on a panini press.
20. BLT Sandwich
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: ElkeLiving
Bonus: veggie take on a classic
This vegetarian BLT sandwich is amazing! This vegetarian bacon is made with daikon radish and all the right spices for the perfect vegetarian BLT experience!
21. Kale & Caramelised Onion Panini
Protein: 18.1g
Calories: 366kcal
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: PickyEaterBlog
Bonus: healthy, sweet, cheesy
This savory veggie panini with caramelized onions makes the vegetarian lifestyle easy – and downright delicious. The fontina cheese oozes out of the sandwich, the bread is warm and crispy, and the sautéed kale adds a complementary lightness.
22. Bombay Sandwich
Protein: 8g
Calories: 267kcal
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: MinistryOfCurry
Bonus: fresh and minty, with lots of veg
Bombay sandwich is a deliciously wholesome sandwich made by layering thinly sliced vegetables between slices of soft bread, laced with generous amounts of fresh cilantro-mint chutney.
23. Cream Cheese Cucumber Sandwiches
Bonus: perfect for tea
Cucumber Sandwich 101 – the ultimate guide on how to make and serve a sandwich fit for the Queen of England!
24. Peruvian Sanguche
Protein: 11g
Calories: 404kcal
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: VeggieDesserts
Bonus: smoky, easy, delicious
This tasty Peruvian Sandwich (vegetable sanguche) is filled with vegetables roasted in Peruvian spices, then layered with avocado and quick pickled red onions.
25. Vegan Tempeh Sandwich
Bonus: quick, easy, full of protein
This tempeh sandwich is THE new vegan sandwich. Mega tasty and super nutritional, it sets the new bar for all sandwich lovers out there.
26. Grilled Halloumi with Sriracha
Protein: 19g
Calories: 394kcal
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: VeggieDesserts
Bonus: cheesy, spicey, with fresh veg
This easy Halloumi Sandwich recipe is a hit for lunch or dinner and comes together in only 15 minutes! Enjoy grilled halloumi cheese in a delicious classic sandwich spread with a homemade Sriracha mayo for a spicy kick.
27. Grilled Pizza Sandwich
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: MyDaintyKitchen
Bonus: perfect for kiddie lunchboxes
Pizza in a sandwich? What’s not to love? All the flavor of a veg pizza, in a handful! Actual kids and grown-up kids will love this one!
28. Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Apples
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: HezziDsBooksandCooks
Bonus: an absolute belter of a grilled cheese sandwich!
Sharp, aged cheddar, crisp apples, and sweet, caramelized onions come together to create a party in your mouth! You will never make grilled cheese any other way!
29. Grilled Tomato, Mozzarella Sandwich
Protein: 18g
Calories: 459kcal
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: SaltAndBaker
Bonus: juicy and packed full of flavor
The basil pesto, mayo, and tomatoes in the sandwich are such a marriage made in culinary heaven! The recipe is tailor-made for newbie cooks.
30. Hummus Avocado Sandwich
Protein: 9g
Calories: 252kcal
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: CookinCanuck
Bonus: made with easy pantry ingredients
This is the sandwich to make day after day! Stacked with veggies, this vegan lunch is a tasty powerhouse of nutrients.
31. Potato Cheese Sandwich
Protein: 10g
Calories: 180kcal
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: MyDaintyKitchen
Bonus: child-friendly
Indian flavors come to life via the green chutney and chat masala in this yummy sandwich. Rather like a samosa inside two slices of bread!
32. Italian Toasted Veggie Sandwich
Protein: 39g
Calories: 1109kcal
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: ScrummyLane
Bonus: perfect for a lazy weekend brunch
A deliciously hot pressed Italian style toasted vegetarian sandwich filled with freshly made pesto, spinach, roasted eggplant, mozzarella and sundried tomatoes (we just love vegetarian Italian recipes!).
33. Beetroot Carrot Sandwich
Ready in: less than 10 minutes
Recipe by: JollyHomemadeRecipes
Bonus: simple ingredients, tasty filling!
A simple, healthy, and colorful sandwich, combined with the creaminess of mayonnaise ensures that children will fall in love with these easy Carrot and Beetroot sandwiches.
34. BBQ Sweet Potato Sandwiches
Protein: 12g
Calories: 339kcal
Ready in: 30 mins
Recipe by: YupItsVegan
Bonus: sweet potatoes in a sandwich? getouttahere!
Luscious BBQ pulled sweet potato sandwiches, served with all the fixin’s for a vegetarian and vegan barbecue treat.
Sweet Vegetarian Sandwiches
35. Grilled Chocolate Sandwich
Protein: 7g
Calories: 384kcal
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: BlendWithSpices
Bonus: rich, warm, yummy
Grilled Chocolate Sandwich – Super simple, warm, delicious and crispy sandwich. All you need is 5 minutes and 3 ingredients to make!
36. Peanut Butter and Strawberry Sandwich
Protein: 12g
Calories: 310kcal
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: BlendWithSpices
Bonus: healthy, fruity, yummy
Peanut butter and Strawberry- a new, healthier take on the classic vegetarian sandwich, the PB&J. Great for a snack or a quick breakfast!
37. Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich
Bonus: healthy, full of protein, delicious
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.
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 2 slices wholegrain 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.
NOTES
Nutrition
Vegetarian sandwiches FAQs
Let’s take a peek at what people are asking when it comes to veggie sandwiches.
This is subjective but universally, salad vegetables like cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, and greens such as arugula (rocket), lettuce, and baby spinach do well.
Pickled/fermented veg like beets and gherkins, roasted veggies such as red bell peppers as well as microgreens are also interesting additions.
Now this is just asking for trouble, isn’t it? We are going to have rival factions coming for us now!
According to Google, it is a grilled cheese sandwich.
We say, why stop at one when you have so many lip-smacking options out there? We have 37 right here, for starters!
Hopefully you’ve found a vegetarian sandwich that takes your fancy! If there was a veggie sandwich recipe you particularly liked, or if you have had your own vegetarian sandwich ideas, let us know in the comments.
Dave Bell
I’m not a foodie, although I do love eating. I believe food should serve us and our goals, not hinder. Taking control and responsibility for what I eat is important to me. Lots of veggie protein is my way forward.
This article has been medically reviewed by James LeBaigue MSc Learn More
James LeBaigue MSc
James has a Masters Degree in Sport and Exercise Nutrition, as well as an Advanced Diploma in Human Nutrition.
He loves combining his scientific knowledge along with food in the real world, and these recipes are the result.
He’s on top of all the latest evidence and guidelines to make sure our nutrition advice on the website is as accurate as it can be.
By day he works as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in a busy NHS GP Practice.
Each recipe is tested and then eaten (much to James’ delight), many times before it is deemed worthy to be published. Bon appetit!
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