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Photo:Photographer: Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Photographer: Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Whether the recipe starts with a wrap, pita or some slices of bread, these sandwiches pile on lots of delicious veggies for a fresh and satisfying bite. Paired with ingredients like hummus, eggs or tofu for a boost of protein, these vegetarian sandwiches will help you power through the day. Bring along recipes like our Cucumber Sandwich for a tasty work lunch or whip up a batch of Veggie & Hummus Sandwiches for an impressive dinner. No sad desk lunches here—these vibrant recipes are packed with flavor and nutrition, and many of them come together in just 10 minutes or less.
01of 25Cucumber SandwichView RecipePhotographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Lydia PursellThis creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light. The cream cheese yogurt spread complements the crisp refreshing cucumber while the hearty flavor and texture of the whole-wheat bread hold everything together. Removing the crust makes it more delicate than your average sandwich.
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Cucumber Sandwich
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Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light. The cream cheese yogurt spread complements the crisp refreshing cucumber while the hearty flavor and texture of the whole-wheat bread hold everything together. Removing the crust makes it more delicate than your average sandwich.
02of 25Veggie & Hummus SandwichView RecipePhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe DickeyThis mile-high vegetable and hummus sandwich makes the perfect heart-healthy vegetarian lunch to go. Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood.
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Veggie & Hummus Sandwich
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
This mile-high vegetable and hummus sandwich makes the perfect heart-healthy vegetarian lunch to go. Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood.
03of 25Green Goddess SandwichView RecipeVictor ProtasioThis green goddess sandwich is fresh and satisfying. The dressing packs a flavorful punch with capers and lemon juice. The cucumber and sprouts add a nice crunch, and the seasoned avocado brings in the creaminess.
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Green Goddess Sandwich
Victor Protasio
This green goddess sandwich is fresh and satisfying. The dressing packs a flavorful punch with capers and lemon juice. The cucumber and sprouts add a nice crunch, and the seasoned avocado brings in the creaminess.
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White Bean & Avocado Sandwich
05of 25Rainbow Veggie WrapsView RecipeThere’s definitely a sushi vibe to these kid-friendly wraps, which are stuffed with vegetables, cheese and hummus and then rolled and sliced. Serve them with store-bought green goddess, a creamy herb-filled dressing, to take it up a notch with ease. They look impressive, and they’re easy enough for kids to assemble themselves for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
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Rainbow Veggie Wraps
There’s definitely a sushi vibe to these kid-friendly wraps, which are stuffed with vegetables, cheese and hummus and then rolled and sliced. Serve them with store-bought green goddess, a creamy herb-filled dressing, to take it up a notch with ease. They look impressive, and they’re easy enough for kids to assemble themselves for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
06of 25Chickpea Salad SandwichView RecipePhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth BlackburnThis vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and surprisingly delicious. It’s got all the flavors of a classic tuna salad sandwich—dill, lemon and a bit of garlic—but with chickpeas instead to add a vegan source of protein and a healthy boost of fiber. Celery brings a nice crunch.
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Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn
This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and surprisingly delicious. It’s got all the flavors of a classic tuna salad sandwich—dill, lemon and a bit of garlic—but with chickpeas instead to add a vegan source of protein and a healthy boost of fiber. Celery brings a nice crunch.
07of 25Vegetarian Antipasto SlidersView RecipeThese vegetarian sliders are a delicious twist on the classic Italian app. Look for soft, pull-apart dinner rolls in the bakery section of your grocery store. If you can’t find them, swap in 6 whole-wheat burger buns and make larger sandwiches.
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Vegetarian Antipasto Sliders
These vegetarian sliders are a delicious twist on the classic Italian app. Look for soft, pull-apart dinner rolls in the bakery section of your grocery store. If you can’t find them, swap in 6 whole-wheat burger buns and make larger sandwiches.
08of 25Caprese SandwichView RecipePhotographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine KeelyThis caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta. The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor. Topping the bread with a layer of basil leaves and using toasted bread helps to keep the sandwich from getting soggy if you need to make it a few hours ahead.
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Caprese Sandwich
Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely
This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta. The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor. Topping the bread with a layer of basil leaves and using toasted bread helps to keep the sandwich from getting soggy if you need to make it a few hours ahead.
09of 25Egg Salad English-Muffin SandwichView RecipeBrie PassanoWhen you boil eggs ahead of time, it’s easy to create a lickety-split and delightful lunchtime egg salad. And using the flavorful leafy carrot tops in it is like getting herbs for free.
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Egg Salad English-Muffin Sandwich
Brie Passano
When you boil eggs ahead of time, it’s easy to create a lickety-split and delightful lunchtime egg salad. And using the flavorful leafy carrot tops in it is like getting herbs for free.
10of 25Mushroom MeltsView RecipeAntonis AchilleosThis mushroom melt has both Gruyère and Swiss cheeses that work together with earthy mushrooms to create a delicious ooey-gooey vegetarian grilled cheese. Balsamic vinegar helps lighten the sandwich, and the thin slices of rye bread help keep the sodium in check.
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Mushroom Melts
Antonis Achilleos
This mushroom melt has both Gruyère and Swiss cheeses that work together with earthy mushrooms to create a delicious ooey-gooey vegetarian grilled cheese. Balsamic vinegar helps lighten the sandwich, and the thin slices of rye bread help keep the sodium in check.
11of 25Veggie Grilled Cheese with Tomato SoupView RecipeLeslie Grow |Veggie Grilled Cheese with Tomato SoupMaya Feller, M.S., RD, CDN, of Brooklyn-based Maya Feller Nutrition, upgrades this popular budget-friendly combo. “Adding veggies to a classic sandwich—in this case, broccoli, zucchini and red bell pepper—boosts the nutrient density of the meal,” she says.
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Veggie Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup
Leslie Grow |Veggie Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup
Maya Feller, M.S., RD, CDN, of Brooklyn-based Maya Feller Nutrition, upgrades this popular budget-friendly combo. “Adding veggies to a classic sandwich—in this case, broccoli, zucchini and red bell pepper—boosts the nutrient density of the meal,” she says.
12of 25Mushroom French DipView RecipeJacob FoxMeaty portobello mushrooms have just the right amount of earthy, savory flavor and the perfect texture to replace beef in these vegetarian French dip sandwiches.
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Mushroom French Dip
Jacob Fox
Meaty portobello mushrooms have just the right amount of earthy, savory flavor and the perfect texture to replace beef in these vegetarian French dip sandwiches.
13of 25Tomato-&-Avocado Cheese SandwichView RecipeParmesan cheese has such a bold flavor that you only need 1/4 cup to add a big punch to this vegetarian toaster-oven sandwich. Get a serving of fruit, too, when you enjoy the sandwich with a fresh pear.
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Tomato-&-Avocado Cheese Sandwich
Parmesan cheese has such a bold flavor that you only need 1/4 cup to add a big punch to this vegetarian toaster-oven sandwich. Get a serving of fruit, too, when you enjoy the sandwich with a fresh pear.
14of 25Baked Falafel SandwichesView RecipeThis street-style falafel sandwich is herbaceous, tangy and rich. The falafel gets nice and crispy in the oven while the veggies inside keep it simple and fresh. Make the tahini sauce (see Associated Recipe) ahead of time for easy prep. Wrapping the sandwich in foil makes it a perfect bring-along lunch and helps hold it together for eating on the go.
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Baked Falafel Sandwiches
This street-style falafel sandwich is herbaceous, tangy and rich. The falafel gets nice and crispy in the oven while the veggies inside keep it simple and fresh. Make the tahini sauce (see Associated Recipe) ahead of time for easy prep. Wrapping the sandwich in foil makes it a perfect bring-along lunch and helps hold it together for eating on the go.
15of 25Corned Beet Reuben SandwichView RecipeTossing beets with coriander, mustard seeds, cinnamon and allspice gives them a savory corned beef flavor. With this vegetarian Reuben sandwich, you won’t miss the meat.
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Corned Beet Reuben Sandwich
Tossing beets with coriander, mustard seeds, cinnamon and allspice gives them a savory corned beef flavor. With this vegetarian Reuben sandwich, you won’t miss the meat.
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Avocado Egg Salad Sandwiches
17of 25White Bean & Avocado ToastView RecipeMashed avocado and white beans make for a fiber-rich and creamy topping, the perfect partner for a crispy slice of toast. Try it for a quick breakfast or snack.
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White Bean & Avocado Toast
Mashed avocado and white beans make for a fiber-rich and creamy topping, the perfect partner for a crispy slice of toast. Try it for a quick breakfast or snack.
18of 25Whole-Wheat Veggie WrapView RecipeUse whichever veggies you have on hand to fill up this veggie wrap. The avocado and hummus help hold the wrap together—and provide heart-healthy fat and fiber.
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Whole-Wheat Veggie Wrap
Use whichever veggies you have on hand to fill up this veggie wrap. The avocado and hummus help hold the wrap together—and provide heart-healthy fat and fiber.
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Egg Salad Avocado Toast
20of 25Veggie SandwichView RecipeThere’s no chance of getting the afternoon munchies when you fuel up with this vegan veggie sandwich filled with fiber and healthy fats, plus fruit on the side. It’ll keep you energized until dinner. Feel free to swap in your other favorite sandwich vegetables, sprouts or greens.
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Veggie Sandwich
There’s no chance of getting the afternoon munchies when you fuel up with this vegan veggie sandwich filled with fiber and healthy fats, plus fruit on the side. It’ll keep you energized until dinner. Feel free to swap in your other favorite sandwich vegetables, sprouts or greens.
21of 25Piled-High Vegetable PitasView RecipeFresh, bright flavors come alive in these easy vegetarian pitas. Give yourself enough time to make the roasted vegetables called for in the recipe—or make them a day or two in advance for a healthy meal that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. These pitas would also work well with whatever leftover cooked veggies you have on hand. No need to warm the roasted veggies up; this recipe tastes great chilled or at room temperature.
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Piled-High Vegetable Pitas
Fresh, bright flavors come alive in these easy vegetarian pitas. Give yourself enough time to make the roasted vegetables called for in the recipe—or make them a day or two in advance for a healthy meal that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. These pitas would also work well with whatever leftover cooked veggies you have on hand. No need to warm the roasted veggies up; this recipe tastes great chilled or at room temperature.
22of 25Spanakopita Grilled Cheese SandwichesView RecipeThese grilled cheese sandwiches give you all the flavors of spanakopita, the Greek spinach pie, without dealing with fussy layers of phyllo—perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. The creamy flavor-packed filling works well in more than just a sandwich: Try it in a calzone or on top of a roasted cauliflower steak too.
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Spanakopita Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
These grilled cheese sandwiches give you all the flavors of spanakopita, the Greek spinach pie, without dealing with fussy layers of phyllo—perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. The creamy flavor-packed filling works well in more than just a sandwich: Try it in a calzone or on top of a roasted cauliflower steak too.
23of 25Creamy Avocado & White Bean WrapView RecipeWhite beans mashed with ripe avocado and blended with sharp Cheddar and onion make an incredibly rich, flavorful filling for this wrap. The tangy, spicy slaw adds crunch. A pinch (or more) of ground chipotle pepper and an extra dash of cider vinegar can be used in place of the canned chipotles in adobo sauce. Wrap these up to take as a healthy and portable lunch for work.
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Creamy Avocado & White Bean Wrap
White beans mashed with ripe avocado and blended with sharp Cheddar and onion make an incredibly rich, flavorful filling for this wrap. The tangy, spicy slaw adds crunch. A pinch (or more) of ground chipotle pepper and an extra dash of cider vinegar can be used in place of the canned chipotles in adobo sauce. Wrap these up to take as a healthy and portable lunch for work.
24of 25Veggie Wrap with Cilantro HummusView RecipeThese healthy multi-grain wraps are filled with mixed greens, chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, as well as feta cheese and a homemade cilantro hummus. As a time saver, the hummus can be prepared up to 3 days ahead, and chilled until you’re ready to make the wraps.
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Veggie Wrap with Cilantro Hummus
These healthy multi-grain wraps are filled with mixed greens, chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, as well as feta cheese and a homemade cilantro hummus. As a time saver, the hummus can be prepared up to 3 days ahead, and chilled until you’re ready to make the wraps.
25of 25Roasted Buffalo Chickpea WrapsView RecipeThis vegetarian riff on a Buffalo chicken wrap adds the spicy Buffalo tang you love to crunchy roasted chickpeas all tucked into an easy-to-make wrap with carrot, celery and blue cheese. Make a wrap for a healthy packable lunch, or serve them up on game day for a protein-packed snack everyone will devour.
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Roasted Buffalo Chickpea Wraps
This vegetarian riff on a Buffalo chicken wrap adds the spicy Buffalo tang you love to crunchy roasted chickpeas all tucked into an easy-to-make wrap with carrot, celery and blue cheese. Make a wrap for a healthy packable lunch, or serve them up on game day for a protein-packed snack everyone will devour.
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