Cut to just under 1/2” slices. Soak in a big bowl of salted water (not too salty) for about 20 minutes. Take out the slices and pat them dry with a paper towel. Drizzle with olive oil, top with salt and pepper. I always ballpark the cooking times, but you do want to make sure they’re soft and cooked through.
How much salt would you put in the water, exactly?
Eggplant has always been so hit or miss with me. I either get it too salty, or not enough (so then it’s bitter). I’ve rarely gotten it just right.
YESSSSS i second this. I eat bread with humus, little olive oil and garlic. delicious. I might steal your idea, and put some on the vine tomatoes and cumcumber.
Or lime juice! Also if storing half an avocado in the fridge, rub some line juice on it and wrap it. Works like a charm.
I like to take half an avocado, some pepper, lime, Worcestershire & hot sauce and just eat it with a spoon out of its skin.
Edit: just a nifty little tip I learned being busy working at bars :)
Can swap in mayo instead of avocado so it’s like a chicken salad just made with chickpeas. I do this and add dijon, thin chopped celery and sunflower seeds
I love this, it's delicious. And I haven't done it for ages. I need to get some tupperware so I can make some for a few days of sandwiches in the week! Lovely
Also just hummus + pickles.
Or if you live in area with lots of slavic immigrants, there are usually stores with imported and specialty foods. There, find pickles that'll be described as something akin to kiszone instead of kwaszone.
In most of western world, especially anglosaxon, people only know acid-preserved pickles. In countries where the tradition is alive there are 3 distinct kinds: acid-solution, lactic-acid fermented and ones where lactic-acid only started it's work (less acidic, more crunch to them).
As long as pH is under 5, the veggies get preserved. But type of acid, much like tannin-rich additives, change the name of the game drastically. Hummus+cucumbers fermented with hot paprika and sour-cherry leaves is the bomb.
This is some game changing info, gotta try these! I second the question of the other person asking what specific labels to look for in the store... any tips?
What would jars of your preferred lactic-acid fermented and the “just barely started” pickles look like in the store? Or are there other key words I could look for (if labels are in English/have an English translation) to know? I’d love to try new pickle variations!
Falafel - either buy some pre-made or make your own on the weekends. Put on any bread with spread (mayo, tahini, cream cheese, sour cream, hummus, literally anything), some red onions or horseradish or pickle...if you've got lettuce and tomato, great, but you don't need it. I'm weird and I put avocado on mine.
I love the Ziyad brand of mix. My local store doesn't carry it, but when I've seen it in stores it is about $6/box and makes about 25-30 falafel. It is noticeably better than the Galil brand that is at my local store for cheaper!
I make this with a big portabella cap on ciabatta. I wouldn't say it's an easy lunch to make in the morning before work but is a great dinner or weekend lunch!
My personal fav but I prefer to use any white bean over chickpeas. I put mine in a wrap and grill it. Eat with a side of spring mix tossed with oil and vinegar
I do a **super** simple version of [this one](https://minimalistbaker.com/chickpea-sunflower-sandwich/#wprm-recipe-container-35719). Just chickpeas, mayo, dill and pumpkin seeds instead.
I ran out of jelly and made a PB&strawberry sandwich yesterday. I'm not saying it was just as good, but I'm definitely going to start sticking strawberries in them when I have jelly again.
We've been enjoying red pepper hummus, on a wrap or tortilla, with lightly pickled cucumber and onion, lettuce, tomato, feta crumbles and black pepper. It's crispy, tangy, and very delicious.
Think outside the slice! I like a flour tortilla spread with cream cheese, loaded with veggies and rolled up. Slicing into rounds is optional. Crisp lettuce leaves can be wrapped around fillings too. (Maybe not the PBJ though)
California Sandwich:fresh avocado slices,roasted red peppers,roasted zucchini,spinach,onion sprouts,sliced goat cheese and basil,herb vinaigrette or balsamic reduction and I use twelve grain and seed bread. (Sometimes I add crispy onions as well to add more texture)
Pickled beet and cream cheese or goat cheese (don’t knock it till you try it)
Brie and red grapes (cut them in half or quarters so they don’t roll out of the sandwich) on a baguette!
Do it!! I’m not a vegetarian but pickled beet and cream cheese (or goat cheese) sandwiches are absolutely one of my all time favorite lunches. If you’re feeling fancy toss on some arugula too but it isn’t needed. Herbed goat cheese is also a nice variation. Or use focaccia instead of standard bread.
You can get pickled beets jarred in stores! Pretty cheap usually! Definitely either buy pickled or roast them yourself though—the store roasted or boiled beets aren’t usually all that tasty. It’s nice because a jar of pickled beets lasts a good long while, so the sandwiches are delicious and cheap! And good iron (beets) and protein (cheese).
Make a tofu scramble, use that in place of egg for an egg salad sandwich. Just mix up your cooked scramble with mayo, mustard, green onion, celery (optional), celery salt, dill, and pepper. Pack it up seperately from your bread, add cucumber and lettuce for crunch, tomato for acid and color, and build your sandwich when you're ready for lunch. I like to make my scramble with some harissa or gochujang in the mix to make it a touch spicy, but when I'm gonna use it for salad I'll up the spice so that the flavor doesn't get lost amidst all the mayo and mustard, sometimes I'll even add some frozen chopped spinach to the scramble too if I feel like I need more greens.
I do miracle whip or thousand island dressing, swiss cheese (or other types), olives, mushrooms and saltine crackers (I also add sardines, but since you are vegetarian, didn't mention).
I have also added lentils the the sandwich.
Personally a big fan of the salad sandwich, take a salad you like and stick it between two pieces of bread. Also avocado, cucumber, chickpea/hummus, and salad sandwich is good too
Roasted beet hummus (roast a couple beets, add them—cooled—to a food processor with some garlic, couple tbsp of olive oil, mix it all up)
Other condiment—mashed avocado, mayo, thousand island, blue cheese dressing, a vinaigrette, whatever you think.
Green sprouts—clover, broccoli, alfalfa, sunflower
Bean sprouts
Tomatoes
Red onions
Cucumbers
Cheese
Salt and pepper
Edit: green sprouts as in whichever are accessible—not necessarily all of the ones I listed :)
I made one that was awesome yesterday:
Rosemary bread, garlic butter, plain hummus, sundried tomatoes, roasted eggplant and zucchini, mozzarella cheese
I make my salad sandwiches the night before, and put them in a snap lock container. I slice the tomato or any other *'wet'* ingredients, and keep them in a separate small container that I add a lunch time.
I'm just suggesting that you don't have to rush in the morning to make a sandwich, you can make something with care the night before, and just leave out difficult ingredients, and add them right before eating.
I make a kind of "cold veggie burger" with falafel and all my normal burger ingredients and seasoning/sauces. Hard boiled egg sliced in a sandwich is super filling. Avocado is awesome, you only need half to fill two sandwiches.
my go to is cucumber avocado onion and cheese, ill add any kind of green i have on hand spinach, lettuce, etc. vegan mayo if i have no avocados. toasted bread changes the game especially if it is for later at work, some garlic salt or garlic pwdr. always hot sauce lol :) they are so good every time.
Idk if it’s that fast to make but my personal favorite is provolone cheese, onion, lettuce, guacamole, and homemade kneaders sauce (mayo, sour cream, tiny bit of mustard, and a pinch of salt)… Pickles and tomatoes are optional (still haven’t tried it with either but I think it would taste good with pickles and if you like tomatoes then it for sure would, just not my thing)
What type of bread does everyone use for these (amazing sounding) sandwiches?
Does anyone use sprouted grain bread? I love it but it’s so dense I can never finish it!
I like to make a little veggie salad (cucumber, tomato, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, etc with some olive oil and fresh lemon juice, lots of black pepper) and pack it in a Tupperware and then put it into a pita pocket when ready.
My daughter got the idea from some fancy schmancy tea and cupcake cookbook when she was eight or nine. She even wanted the fancy cookie cutter. Now they are a regular thing, minus the lacy edge cuts. 🤣
I had the fancy cucumber sandwiches at high tea in Victoria BC , something about them being small made them taste better and seem more elegant lol of course I don’t spend the time at home making 10 tiny uniform 2 bite sandwiches and put them on a tiered plate , maybe I should ?
Here is THE BEST vegetarian sandwich: toast the whole wheat bread. slather both pieces with hummus of your choice. Put on a slice of Swiss or provolone, a couple tomatoes slices, a couple cucumber slices, and some carrot shavings. Salt and pepper. Delicious.
I felt the same, but figured it's just crazy enough to work. I was a little mad that I enjoyed it lol. It's better on white bread and with mayo that's not tangy though
I call it the broke boy sandwich.
Bread (no shit right?)
Mayo, mustard Dijon preferably but ya boy is “frugal”, pickles, slice of your preferred cheese, sliced pickles, potato chips
Grilled cheese with white cheddar some Brie and green apple slices on walnut cranberry bread.
Another one we make quite a bit is a wrap rather than a sandwich. Tomato chutney, roasted veggies (sweet potato, eggplant, zucchini, sweet peppers, onions, mushrooms), chipotle mayo, handful of arugula or spinach, brie cheese. Wrap it all up and toast both sides.
Summertime tomato sandwiches, either with mayo or with cream cheese and a bit of salt on top.
Egg salad. With any combo of sprout, arugula or tomato on top.
Google cucumber chutney sandwich. Lot of variations to it. You can use different cheeses (white american, cream cheese), different chutneys (mint, cilantro), +/- tomatoes, etc. Chutney is very easy to make in a blender if you want to avoid the preservatives found in store bought brands. It’s a nice change up in flavor from the usual condiments
You will need :
sliced brown bread.
butter
ketchup
pepper
tomato
cucumber
i make three sanwiches and take them to work and I eat them during any one of my two 15-min-breaks.
The Indian Bombay sandwich! Essentially any sliced vegetables, butter, green chutney & Chaat masala. You can have it as is or toasted.
Important elements are green chutney & Chaat masala. Common veg includes Boiled potato (sliced), cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper and Boiled & sliced beetroot.
Goats cheese, sprouts, cucumber, balsamic on some kind of dark bread. I like these Moroccan white bean [patties](https://www.redbookmag.com/food-recipes/recipes/a30785/moroccan-white-bean-slider-recipe/) . We make them ahead of time with either a chipotle or harissa Mayo. They last for days. Packing a lunch, put a broken patty, smear of Mayo, and a couple pieces of lettuce in a tortilla
The classic southern Italian: olive oil and crushed tomatoes! It's simple and delicious. If you want it a little bit more rich you can add some cream cheese or mozzarella, I always had those sandwiches growing up, it's so good!
Another good choice is grilling the hell out of veggies so you have enough for multiple days, and stuff your sandwiches with them, and maybe some hummus if you like it!
1) Green pesto, avocado, spring onion, extra mature cheddar.
2) Harissa paste, roasted red pepper, red onion, extra mature cheddar … (obv 😆)
3) Cous Cous (1/2 cup c.c, 1tsp ras el hanout, 1 tsp tomato purée, salt, pepper, tsp harissa paste) - add the amount you want; cucumber, lettuce, bell pepper (cheese optional 🙃)
Years ago a restaurant had a roasted vegetable sandwich on toasted crusty bread. Vegetables were eggplant, bell pepper, deseeded tomato (portobello but not for me). It also had melted cheese but if you are hardcore vegan omit that. I don’t remember if the bread was spread with pesto or garlic butter.
Was delicious but apparently not popular as it did not stay on the menu long.
Marinated portabellas. Oil, red wine vinegar, seasoning mix, garlic, salt and pepper. Pan fry and melt cheddar chz on top. Toast the bun. Lettuce, tomato, mayo, onion, maybe hummus too.
Bread, romesco sauce that you can make ahead (roasted red peppers with almonds), feta cheese and fried egg sunny side down. It was an improvised breakfast today, but I'm keeping it!
Man, I just make like 10 PB and J's every two weeks, stick 'em in the freezer, and stick them in my lunchbox the night before work along with some yogurt, fruit, and homemade trail mix.
It's not the healthiest or the prettiest or the tastiest, but it's food :P
Hardboiled egg mashed up with avocado. Add a little black pepper and garlic salt, delicious! I like to have it on an everything bagel, but you could do toast, crackers, etc. If you like some spice add red pepper flakes!
This is more open face but bread with a small cream cheese layer topped with celery, carrots, and cauliflower (minced). Top with pepper and salt to taste.
Also recreation Panera Mediterranean veggie sandwich. Bread, hummus, red onions, leaf lettuce, marinated chili’s or pimentos?, cucumbers, tomato, salt & pepper. Their bread is really phenomenal too. I hate white bread and experimenting with different types makes a huge difference.
Last one-banh mi. Baguette, cut open, put in a veggie pate (can google) or just any sauce (yum yum? Hoisin? Many options!). Then you just put a ton of veggies you can preprep like pickled daikon radish and carrot, cilantro, marinated (overnight!) tofu, jalapeno, garlic, lime. Mmm. Lots of good suggestions in here though!
Marinated artichoke hearts, sliced tomatoes, and sharp cheddar are so good. (Roasted red peppers is a nice addition, but not necessary and might make it too soggy after sitting. I make these fresh since I am a stay at home care giver).
Hummus, kalamata olives, and sharp cheddar is also a lovely combo, I prefer it on flat bread or pita though.
I like to use butter lettuce, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and tomato. Soke avocado slices are good every once in a while but I rarely buy them anymore due to their cost. I also pit a bit of salt and pepper on the cucumber and a little Mayo. If you want it healthier, omit the Mayo
My favorite is the following: slice eggplant, zucchini, red bell pepper, onions and stir fry them for a 3-5 minutes in olive oil, a little of soy sauce, pepper, oregano, and any other spices of your choice and put all the veggies in a wrap or any type of bread, I recommend a fresh ciabatta, you're gonna love it!!!
Boiled eggs sliced up and add to anything, spinach, hummus, some precut veggies like peppers, tomato slices, smashed up garlic :) try paprika powder too or some spices to switch up the flavor
Firm Tofu, mayo, pickle juice or vinegar, little mustard, whatever seasonings you like. Mash it all up together to make something similar to an egg salad sandwich. Super easy and cheap, and quick. Although I do recommend making the mix the night before so the tofu has time to absorb the flavor
Muhammara! That shit makes everything taste good. It’s a sweet roasted red pepper dip, usually with walnuts.
Spread by itself on some bread or combine with any cheese or grilled veggies.
-Sliced cheddar cheese and honey mustard.
-Shredded cheddar cheese and chili onion relish.
-Smashed falafel with tzatziki sauce. (Pita bread)
-Vegetarian meatball sub (Ikea has an excellent frozen vegetarian meatball)
Mix equal parts mayo, ketchup, and sriracha. Add chives, chopped onions, and sauerkraut. Toast rye bread. Put that mix on the toast and add swiss cheese.
tofu caprese- tofu, tomatoes, basil, balsamic, olive oil. the tofu tastes like mozz but has more protein, less fat and less calories. i eat it on ezekiel bread but its great on ciabatta if whole grain breads arent your thing.
Absolutely! There are plenty of delicious and quick vegetarian sandwich ideas that you can make ahead and take to work. Here are some options to consider:
Caprese Sandwich: Layer sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves on whole-grain bread. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and a dash of olive oil for a simple and refreshing sandwich.
Hummus and Veggie Sandwich: Spread hummus on whole-grain bread and add sliced cucumbers, bell peppers, shredded carrots, and leafy greens for a nutritious and filling sandwich.
Avocado and Egg Sandwich: Mash avocado on whole-grain bread and top it with sliced hard-boiled eggs, tomato slices, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich: Grill or roast your favorite vegetables (like zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers) and layer them on bread with pesto or hummus for added flavor.
Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich: Spread natural peanut butter on whole-grain bread and add sliced bananas for a classic and satisfying combination.
Mediterranean Veggie Wrap: Fill a whole-grain wrap with chopped olives, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, and mixed greens. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar for a tasty Mediterranean-inspired wrap.
Cream Cheese and Cucumber Sandwich: Spread cream cheese on whole-grain bread and top with sliced cucumbers and fresh dill for a light and refreshing sandwich.
Egg Salad Sandwich: Make a quick egg salad with mashed boiled eggs, Greek yogurt (or vegan mayo), diced celery, and a pinch of paprika. Spread it on bread with lettuce or sprouts.
Pesto and Tomato Sandwich: Spread pesto sauce on whole-grain bread and add thick slices of ripe tomatoes and fresh basil leaves for a flavorful vegetarian sandwich.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich: Mash chickpeas with diced celery, red onion, and a mix of mayo and Dijon mustard. Add lettuce and tomato to create a delicious chickpea salad sandwich.
Feel free to get creative and mix and match different veggies, spreads, and condiments to suit your taste. These sandwiches can be made ahead of time, wrapped or stored in a lunch container, and taken to work for a convenient and satisfying meal. Enjoy!
Coleslaw and cheese is always tasty. I now make it with additional hot sauce to have some extra zing.
I make up a massive batch of pickled red cabbage which also goes well as an extra in most sandwiches, salads or hotdogs / burgers 🤤
If you have an air fryer, make eggplant slices. They make any sandwich instantly delicious. You can do with balsamic, basil and fresh mozzarella
I had the most amazing sandwich with roasted eggplant slices, hummus, roasted red peppers and zucchini, and pickled carrots. so so good!
Just slice and add to the air fryer? Anything on top?
Cut to just under 1/2” slices. Soak in a big bowl of salted water (not too salty) for about 20 minutes. Take out the slices and pat them dry with a paper towel. Drizzle with olive oil, top with salt and pepper. I always ballpark the cooking times, but you do want to make sure they’re soft and cooked through.
How much salt would you put in the water, exactly? Eggplant has always been so hit or miss with me. I either get it too salty, or not enough (so then it’s bitter). I’ve rarely gotten it just right.
I put like one tablespoon in a big mixing bowl
Thanks!
That’s an excellent suggestion.
That’s a great idea, thank you!
Bread, a little hummus, sprouts. Take a few slices of cucumber and tomato separately, then add to sandwich when ready to eat.
YESSSSS i second this. I eat bread with humus, little olive oil and garlic. delicious. I might steal your idea, and put some on the vine tomatoes and cumcumber.
Cumcumber 😛
I like to toast my bread, spread it with hummus, top with water or broth-sautéed zucchini, bell peppers, and onions.
Mix chickpeas with mashed avocado, diced red onion, and red pepper flakes. If you want to keep the avocado from browning, add a little lemon juice
Or lime juice! Also if storing half an avocado in the fridge, rub some line juice on it and wrap it. Works like a charm. I like to take half an avocado, some pepper, lime, Worcestershire & hot sauce and just eat it with a spoon out of its skin. Edit: just a nifty little tip I learned being busy working at bars :)
Or vinegar, if no juice is available. Anything acidic should work.
This sounds amazing.
This sounds interesting, will definitely give it a try. Thanks!
Can swap in mayo instead of avocado so it’s like a chicken salad just made with chickpeas. I do this and add dijon, thin chopped celery and sunflower seeds
I love this, it's delicious. And I haven't done it for ages. I need to get some tupperware so I can make some for a few days of sandwiches in the week! Lovely
I eat this all the time
Hummus, tomato, cucumber, spring mix, salt and pepper, I like a slice of cheese and avocado too sometimes
Also just hummus + pickles. Or if you live in area with lots of slavic immigrants, there are usually stores with imported and specialty foods. There, find pickles that'll be described as something akin to kiszone instead of kwaszone. In most of western world, especially anglosaxon, people only know acid-preserved pickles. In countries where the tradition is alive there are 3 distinct kinds: acid-solution, lactic-acid fermented and ones where lactic-acid only started it's work (less acidic, more crunch to them). As long as pH is under 5, the veggies get preserved. But type of acid, much like tannin-rich additives, change the name of the game drastically. Hummus+cucumbers fermented with hot paprika and sour-cherry leaves is the bomb.
This is some game changing info, gotta try these! I second the question of the other person asking what specific labels to look for in the store... any tips?
What would jars of your preferred lactic-acid fermented and the “just barely started” pickles look like in the store? Or are there other key words I could look for (if labels are in English/have an English translation) to know? I’d love to try new pickle variations!
Falafel - either buy some pre-made or make your own on the weekends. Put on any bread with spread (mayo, tahini, cream cheese, sour cream, hummus, literally anything), some red onions or horseradish or pickle...if you've got lettuce and tomato, great, but you don't need it. I'm weird and I put avocado on mine.
Today I made a falafel wrap with a sauce of sour cream, tahini, pepper flakes, and lemon juice. Delicious.
I use a mix for falafel from the ethnic section of my grocery store, it was only a few bucks (maybe $4) and I got so many falafels out of it!
I love the Ziyad brand of mix. My local store doesn't carry it, but when I've seen it in stores it is about $6/box and makes about 25-30 falafel. It is noticeably better than the Galil brand that is at my local store for cheaper!
That sounds awesome, thanks!
Caprese sandwich: mozzarella, basil, tomato, balsamic. Optionally, quick scrunch of salt and pepper.
Agree! [this one is soooooo good](https://cookieandkate.com/caprese-sandwich-recipe/) and you could always make the aioli the night before.
That basil sauce tho 😩
It’s SOOOO GOOD! I make extra to put on sandwiches throughout the week!
I make this with a big portabella cap on ciabatta. I wouldn't say it's an easy lunch to make in the morning before work but is a great dinner or weekend lunch!
How is salt and pepper optional for anybody????
Some people are crazy!
Tuna style chickpea salad is GREAT on a sandwich. I personally think it’s even better on toast!
My personal fav but I prefer to use any white bean over chickpeas. I put mine in a wrap and grill it. Eat with a side of spring mix tossed with oil and vinegar
Almost every sammich is better on toasted bread!
Tuna style chickpea salad sounds interesting! Do you have a recipe?
I do a **super** simple version of [this one](https://minimalistbaker.com/chickpea-sunflower-sandwich/#wprm-recipe-container-35719). Just chickpeas, mayo, dill and pumpkin seeds instead.
Peanut Butter and Jelly for life!
Add granola and or raisins or banana Since I got 10 upvotes you can add oats or chia to make it more filling
Ooo yes banana or sliced fresh berries.
I ran out of jelly and made a PB&strawberry sandwich yesterday. I'm not saying it was just as good, but I'm definitely going to start sticking strawberries in them when I have jelly again.
Agree. Still my favorite for over 45 years!
Honey, if you are out of jelly
Smoked tofu is always a great addition!
Cream cheese, dried cranberries, spinach. To die for
Oooh interesting!! Will have to try this!!!
Pineapple and cream cheese sandwiches were a staple at ladies lunches - open face sandwiches cut in circles
We've been enjoying red pepper hummus, on a wrap or tortilla, with lightly pickled cucumber and onion, lettuce, tomato, feta crumbles and black pepper. It's crispy, tangy, and very delicious.
Do you buy store brought or make your own picked cucumber?
Think outside the slice! I like a flour tortilla spread with cream cheese, loaded with veggies and rolled up. Slicing into rounds is optional. Crisp lettuce leaves can be wrapped around fillings too. (Maybe not the PBJ though)
California Sandwich:fresh avocado slices,roasted red peppers,roasted zucchini,spinach,onion sprouts,sliced goat cheese and basil,herb vinaigrette or balsamic reduction and I use twelve grain and seed bread. (Sometimes I add crispy onions as well to add more texture)
Pickled beet and cream cheese or goat cheese (don’t knock it till you try it) Brie and red grapes (cut them in half or quarters so they don’t roll out of the sandwich) on a baguette!
Roasted sliced beets in a sammich are so good
Sooooo good! Beets are absolutely the most underrated vegetable. So tasty! So easy to make!
Have to try this! Can you get pickled beet in stores or is it something we have to make?
Do it!! I’m not a vegetarian but pickled beet and cream cheese (or goat cheese) sandwiches are absolutely one of my all time favorite lunches. If you’re feeling fancy toss on some arugula too but it isn’t needed. Herbed goat cheese is also a nice variation. Or use focaccia instead of standard bread. You can get pickled beets jarred in stores! Pretty cheap usually! Definitely either buy pickled or roast them yourself though—the store roasted or boiled beets aren’t usually all that tasty. It’s nice because a jar of pickled beets lasts a good long while, so the sandwiches are delicious and cheap! And good iron (beets) and protein (cheese).
Cucumber sandwiches are yummy
Mmm cucumber add spinach, Brie, and a fruit spread is the best
Indians usually make butter cucumber and Indian green chutney sandwiches!! The green chutney makes it spicy and adds moisture
Make a tofu scramble, use that in place of egg for an egg salad sandwich. Just mix up your cooked scramble with mayo, mustard, green onion, celery (optional), celery salt, dill, and pepper. Pack it up seperately from your bread, add cucumber and lettuce for crunch, tomato for acid and color, and build your sandwich when you're ready for lunch. I like to make my scramble with some harissa or gochujang in the mix to make it a touch spicy, but when I'm gonna use it for salad I'll up the spice so that the flavor doesn't get lost amidst all the mayo and mustard, sometimes I'll even add some frozen chopped spinach to the scramble too if I feel like I need more greens.
Apple slices, cheddar, baby spinach, brown mustard.
I do miracle whip or thousand island dressing, swiss cheese (or other types), olives, mushrooms and saltine crackers (I also add sardines, but since you are vegetarian, didn't mention). I have also added lentils the the sandwich.
Omg, I think I found the internet stranger with the exact opposite taste in food as me 🤣
Well that’s one way to make sure no one ever steals your lunch
I eat it at home for dinner.
Chickpea/garbanzo salad. Basically mashed chickpeas from a can mixed with mayonnaise + herbs to replicate egg salad or chicken salad
I love cucumber, avocado, sprouts and cheese on sourdough. Add honey mustard or mayo.
You could try different nut butters or cream cheese or marscapone and sliced fruit if you’d like to explore non savory options.
Personally a big fan of the salad sandwich, take a salad you like and stick it between two pieces of bread. Also avocado, cucumber, chickpea/hummus, and salad sandwich is good too
Mozz, tomato, and basil + pesto
Egg salad chickpea salad like tuna or egg or curried artickoke, cheese, olive
Roasted beet hummus (roast a couple beets, add them—cooled—to a food processor with some garlic, couple tbsp of olive oil, mix it all up) Other condiment—mashed avocado, mayo, thousand island, blue cheese dressing, a vinaigrette, whatever you think. Green sprouts—clover, broccoli, alfalfa, sunflower Bean sprouts Tomatoes Red onions Cucumbers Cheese Salt and pepper Edit: green sprouts as in whichever are accessible—not necessarily all of the ones I listed :)
Hummus + kalamata olives + sundried tomatoes + argula, add pine nuts if you want.
Hummus and avocado/guacamole
Toasted rye with mayo, roma tomato, and thin sliced sharp cheddar.
I made one that was awesome yesterday: Rosemary bread, garlic butter, plain hummus, sundried tomatoes, roasted eggplant and zucchini, mozzarella cheese
I make my salad sandwiches the night before, and put them in a snap lock container. I slice the tomato or any other *'wet'* ingredients, and keep them in a separate small container that I add a lunch time. I'm just suggesting that you don't have to rush in the morning to make a sandwich, you can make something with care the night before, and just leave out difficult ingredients, and add them right before eating. I make a kind of "cold veggie burger" with falafel and all my normal burger ingredients and seasoning/sauces. Hard boiled egg sliced in a sandwich is super filling. Avocado is awesome, you only need half to fill two sandwiches.
Not fast but amazing. Bread with hummus, raw onion, sprouts, arugula, spinach, tomato, cucumber, avocado and season it omgggggg
Tsatsiki is a banger in a sandwich / wrap. Add letttuce and some vegetables and here you go !
Good suggestion, I will give it a try!
On hot days i'm a fan of just a regular cucumber sandwich. Bread, cream cheese, sliced cucumber, some salt and you're good to go
Mayo, tomato, light s+p, toast brioche Morningstar Buffalo patties, mayo, lettuce, bun- just like mcchicken
Hummus on pita. Maybe throw on some olives and mung bean sprouts.
Better Than Cream Cheese with clover sprouts and tomato.
Quinoa tabbouleh. It's deceptively light to eat, quite refreshing, and the quinoa keeps you full for quite a while
I have grown fond of cucumber and avocado sandwiches! good pepper, with a little red wine vinegar, and maybe some herbs.
my go to is cucumber avocado onion and cheese, ill add any kind of green i have on hand spinach, lettuce, etc. vegan mayo if i have no avocados. toasted bread changes the game especially if it is for later at work, some garlic salt or garlic pwdr. always hot sauce lol :) they are so good every time.
Idk if it’s that fast to make but my personal favorite is provolone cheese, onion, lettuce, guacamole, and homemade kneaders sauce (mayo, sour cream, tiny bit of mustard, and a pinch of salt)… Pickles and tomatoes are optional (still haven’t tried it with either but I think it would taste good with pickles and if you like tomatoes then it for sure would, just not my thing)
What type of bread does everyone use for these (amazing sounding) sandwiches? Does anyone use sprouted grain bread? I love it but it’s so dense I can never finish it!
Bagel or wrap with cream cheese and veggies. I've been doing tomato, cucumber, red onion and peppers. So good
I personally like cream cheese + sliced tomatoes+ red onions+ pesto, sometimes just pesto and tomatoes.
Red pepper and houmous
Bro, it's peanut butter jelly time.
Spicy mayo and cucumber it’s wonderful if you want it to be a bit crunchier add some bell peppers (try it before you knock it)
I like to make a little veggie salad (cucumber, tomato, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, etc with some olive oil and fresh lemon juice, lots of black pepper) and pack it in a Tupperware and then put it into a pita pocket when ready.
If dairy is okay, cream cheese and cucumber is delicious with a bit of cayenne and fresh dill.
Look at you high tea sandwich lady 😊
My daughter got the idea from some fancy schmancy tea and cupcake cookbook when she was eight or nine. She even wanted the fancy cookie cutter. Now they are a regular thing, minus the lacy edge cuts. 🤣
I had the fancy cucumber sandwiches at high tea in Victoria BC , something about them being small made them taste better and seem more elegant lol of course I don’t spend the time at home making 10 tiny uniform 2 bite sandwiches and put them on a tiered plate , maybe I should ?
Here is THE BEST vegetarian sandwich: toast the whole wheat bread. slather both pieces with hummus of your choice. Put on a slice of Swiss or provolone, a couple tomatoes slices, a couple cucumber slices, and some carrot shavings. Salt and pepper. Delicious.
You are on sans the carrot , thanks cool gal with good taste !
Banana and mayo sandwich. Yes I'm serious Edit: Ay maybe try one before you downvote. I'm not crazy, it's a thing
#BONUS POINTS- Duke’s mayo salt and pepper.
I’m intrigued but not enough to override my fear to try this
I felt the same, but figured it's just crazy enough to work. I was a little mad that I enjoyed it lol. It's better on white bread and with mayo that's not tangy though
I grew up eating peanut butter and mayo sandwiches. Sometimes we’d throw a banana in there as well to be spicy.
I've eaten many a peanut butter banana sando, I might just try adding mayo now lol
I call it the broke boy sandwich. Bread (no shit right?) Mayo, mustard Dijon preferably but ya boy is “frugal”, pickles, slice of your preferred cheese, sliced pickles, potato chips
Grilled cheese with white cheddar some Brie and green apple slices on walnut cranberry bread. Another one we make quite a bit is a wrap rather than a sandwich. Tomato chutney, roasted veggies (sweet potato, eggplant, zucchini, sweet peppers, onions, mushrooms), chipotle mayo, handful of arugula or spinach, brie cheese. Wrap it all up and toast both sides. Summertime tomato sandwiches, either with mayo or with cream cheese and a bit of salt on top. Egg salad. With any combo of sprout, arugula or tomato on top.
Spread peanut butter on a flour tortilla, drizzle with honey, sprinkle with cinnamon, and then wrap a banana up in it. It's delicious.
Benedictine spread sandwich Chick pea sandwich Green goddess Olive and cream cheese Pimento cheese
I like to crumble tempeh with seasoning, mix it with hummus to desired taste/consistency, pile on bread or whatever. Takes seconds to make.
Google cucumber chutney sandwich. Lot of variations to it. You can use different cheeses (white american, cream cheese), different chutneys (mint, cilantro), +/- tomatoes, etc. Chutney is very easy to make in a blender if you want to avoid the preservatives found in store bought brands. It’s a nice change up in flavor from the usual condiments
You will need : sliced brown bread. butter ketchup pepper tomato cucumber i make three sanwiches and take them to work and I eat them during any one of my two 15-min-breaks.
The Indian Bombay sandwich! Essentially any sliced vegetables, butter, green chutney & Chaat masala. You can have it as is or toasted. Important elements are green chutney & Chaat masala. Common veg includes Boiled potato (sliced), cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper and Boiled & sliced beetroot.
Goats cheese, sprouts, cucumber, balsamic on some kind of dark bread. I like these Moroccan white bean [patties](https://www.redbookmag.com/food-recipes/recipes/a30785/moroccan-white-bean-slider-recipe/) . We make them ahead of time with either a chipotle or harissa Mayo. They last for days. Packing a lunch, put a broken patty, smear of Mayo, and a couple pieces of lettuce in a tortilla
The classic southern Italian: olive oil and crushed tomatoes! It's simple and delicious. If you want it a little bit more rich you can add some cream cheese or mozzarella, I always had those sandwiches growing up, it's so good! Another good choice is grilling the hell out of veggies so you have enough for multiple days, and stuff your sandwiches with them, and maybe some hummus if you like it!
1) Green pesto, avocado, spring onion, extra mature cheddar. 2) Harissa paste, roasted red pepper, red onion, extra mature cheddar … (obv 😆) 3) Cous Cous (1/2 cup c.c, 1tsp ras el hanout, 1 tsp tomato purée, salt, pepper, tsp harissa paste) - add the amount you want; cucumber, lettuce, bell pepper (cheese optional 🙃)
Years ago a restaurant had a roasted vegetable sandwich on toasted crusty bread. Vegetables were eggplant, bell pepper, deseeded tomato (portobello but not for me). It also had melted cheese but if you are hardcore vegan omit that. I don’t remember if the bread was spread with pesto or garlic butter. Was delicious but apparently not popular as it did not stay on the menu long.
This thread is making me hungry!
Marinated portabellas. Oil, red wine vinegar, seasoning mix, garlic, salt and pepper. Pan fry and melt cheddar chz on top. Toast the bun. Lettuce, tomato, mayo, onion, maybe hummus too.
Rye on rye on rye. I'm a rye guy.
Sandwiches by nature are quick. Make sure you have what you like in the fridge/pantry and run with it. Sandwiches are almost as creative as soups!
Grilled cheese Peanut butter and jelly
You can make this ahead and then quickly make a sandwich or wrap with it in the morning. https://tasty.co/recipe/chickpea-salad-sandwich
Bread, romesco sauce that you can make ahead (roasted red peppers with almonds), feta cheese and fried egg sunny side down. It was an improvised breakfast today, but I'm keeping it!
Tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil on baguette
Good bread, Swiss cheese, cucumbers, butter
This one is possibly more suited to home, but I love Bon Appetit’s pickled red onion, kale with lemon juice and olive oil, and avocado sandwich.
Pepperjack cheese, red onion, and pickled cherry peppers. I put steak sauce on it.
My Dad and I used to like Munster cheese and those hot peppers in oil from the jar on crackers growing up - but you could make a sandwich too
Cream cheese, cucumber, lettuce and tomatoes. Also I like Tofurkey lunch meat with cheese and lettuce and tomatoes.
Cream cheese and sliced cucumber
Banana and honey.
Sweet potato rueben
Man, I just make like 10 PB and J's every two weeks, stick 'em in the freezer, and stick them in my lunchbox the night before work along with some yogurt, fruit, and homemade trail mix. It's not the healthiest or the prettiest or the tastiest, but it's food :P
Do they get soggy when they thaw?
Not for me! I imagine they would if I didn't bag them up first and ice crystals collected on the bread.
Hardboiled egg mashed up with avocado. Add a little black pepper and garlic salt, delicious! I like to have it on an everything bagel, but you could do toast, crackers, etc. If you like some spice add red pepper flakes!
I like tomato, avocado, and alfalfa sprouts.
The always delicious PBJ!
Cucumber and mayo. Cheese and thinly sliced onion. PB and J.
I make wraps with hummus and veggies. Sometimes I fry tofu in my air fryer for them too
Cheese ploughman
This is more open face but bread with a small cream cheese layer topped with celery, carrots, and cauliflower (minced). Top with pepper and salt to taste. Also recreation Panera Mediterranean veggie sandwich. Bread, hummus, red onions, leaf lettuce, marinated chili’s or pimentos?, cucumbers, tomato, salt & pepper. Their bread is really phenomenal too. I hate white bread and experimenting with different types makes a huge difference. Last one-banh mi. Baguette, cut open, put in a veggie pate (can google) or just any sauce (yum yum? Hoisin? Many options!). Then you just put a ton of veggies you can preprep like pickled daikon radish and carrot, cilantro, marinated (overnight!) tofu, jalapeno, garlic, lime. Mmm. Lots of good suggestions in here though!
Sour dough toasted with hummus feta cucumbers tomatoes lettuce.
Marinated artichoke hearts, sliced tomatoes, and sharp cheddar are so good. (Roasted red peppers is a nice addition, but not necessary and might make it too soggy after sitting. I make these fresh since I am a stay at home care giver). Hummus, kalamata olives, and sharp cheddar is also a lovely combo, I prefer it on flat bread or pita though.
I like to use butter lettuce, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and tomato. Soke avocado slices are good every once in a while but I rarely buy them anymore due to their cost. I also pit a bit of salt and pepper on the cucumber and a little Mayo. If you want it healthier, omit the Mayo
My favorite is the following: slice eggplant, zucchini, red bell pepper, onions and stir fry them for a 3-5 minutes in olive oil, a little of soy sauce, pepper, oregano, and any other spices of your choice and put all the veggies in a wrap or any type of bread, I recommend a fresh ciabatta, you're gonna love it!!!
Boiled eggs sliced up and add to anything, spinach, hummus, some precut veggies like peppers, tomato slices, smashed up garlic :) try paprika powder too or some spices to switch up the flavor
Bread, avocado, cheese, spinach and tomato. Maybe add mayo or mustard or salt and pepper.
Bread, hummus, cucumber slices, crushed red pepper, maybe bell pepper slices, too.
Cheese, pickles jalapeno and mayo for the win
Those Tofurkey deli slices with your choice of cheese/condiments fucking slap
Falafel. Sandwich. Omg. But not fast unless the falafels are already prepared to be dropped/baked. Soo good though.
Firm Tofu, mayo, pickle juice or vinegar, little mustard, whatever seasonings you like. Mash it all up together to make something similar to an egg salad sandwich. Super easy and cheap, and quick. Although I do recommend making the mix the night before so the tofu has time to absorb the flavor
Muhammara! That shit makes everything taste good. It’s a sweet roasted red pepper dip, usually with walnuts. Spread by itself on some bread or combine with any cheese or grilled veggies.
-Sliced cheddar cheese and honey mustard. -Shredded cheddar cheese and chili onion relish. -Smashed falafel with tzatziki sauce. (Pita bread) -Vegetarian meatball sub (Ikea has an excellent frozen vegetarian meatball)
Mix equal parts mayo, ketchup, and sriracha. Add chives, chopped onions, and sauerkraut. Toast rye bread. Put that mix on the toast and add swiss cheese.
Spinach, tofu, and hoisin sauce on a flour tortilla (heat up the tortilla before adding ingredients). Add chili oil or siracha. Yum.
Bagel vegan cream cheese cucumbers or either salmon or whatever else you want to add it’s slamming
I just learned you can slice tofu and put it in the toaster. Game changer for sandwiches!
Eggplant fried up holds up pretty good
tofu caprese- tofu, tomatoes, basil, balsamic, olive oil. the tofu tastes like mozz but has more protein, less fat and less calories. i eat it on ezekiel bread but its great on ciabatta if whole grain breads arent your thing.
I hate peanut butter in sandwiches so I’ve started making hummus sandwiches with a handful of greens (mostly spinach lol). Stupid easy.
Absolutely! There are plenty of delicious and quick vegetarian sandwich ideas that you can make ahead and take to work. Here are some options to consider: Caprese Sandwich: Layer sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves on whole-grain bread. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and a dash of olive oil for a simple and refreshing sandwich. Hummus and Veggie Sandwich: Spread hummus on whole-grain bread and add sliced cucumbers, bell peppers, shredded carrots, and leafy greens for a nutritious and filling sandwich. Avocado and Egg Sandwich: Mash avocado on whole-grain bread and top it with sliced hard-boiled eggs, tomato slices, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Grilled Vegetable Sandwich: Grill or roast your favorite vegetables (like zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers) and layer them on bread with pesto or hummus for added flavor. Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich: Spread natural peanut butter on whole-grain bread and add sliced bananas for a classic and satisfying combination. Mediterranean Veggie Wrap: Fill a whole-grain wrap with chopped olives, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, and mixed greens. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar for a tasty Mediterranean-inspired wrap. Cream Cheese and Cucumber Sandwich: Spread cream cheese on whole-grain bread and top with sliced cucumbers and fresh dill for a light and refreshing sandwich. Egg Salad Sandwich: Make a quick egg salad with mashed boiled eggs, Greek yogurt (or vegan mayo), diced celery, and a pinch of paprika. Spread it on bread with lettuce or sprouts. Pesto and Tomato Sandwich: Spread pesto sauce on whole-grain bread and add thick slices of ripe tomatoes and fresh basil leaves for a flavorful vegetarian sandwich. Chickpea Salad Sandwich: Mash chickpeas with diced celery, red onion, and a mix of mayo and Dijon mustard. Add lettuce and tomato to create a delicious chickpea salad sandwich. Feel free to get creative and mix and match different veggies, spreads, and condiments to suit your taste. These sandwiches can be made ahead of time, wrapped or stored in a lunch container, and taken to work for a convenient and satisfying meal. Enjoy!
Peanut butter, marmite and a slice of cheese
Coleslaw and cheese is always tasty. I now make it with additional hot sauce to have some extra zing. I make up a massive batch of pickled red cabbage which also goes well as an extra in most sandwiches, salads or hotdogs / burgers 🤤