This Vegan Veggie Sandwich is a scrumptious, 10-ingredient, vegan sandwich with multigrain bread, hummus, avocado, a ton of fresh produce, and pumpkin seeds. This carnivore-approved recipe proves that you don’t need faux meat products to enjoy a vegan, vegetarian sandwich.
The Vegan Veggie Sandwich
You don’t have to use meat substitutes to make a killer, vegan veggie sandwich. In fact, I think faux meat products are often what take carnivores down the wrong path of the vegan diet. I’ll take fresh produce over a meat substitute any day of the week.
It’s a money-saver too because everyday ingredients can be used in multiple ways, with other recipes. Yeah, we like that!
What do you put on a vegan sandwich?
1. Bread – A nutritious, whole grain bread should be the foundation of any amazing vegan sandwich.
2. Spread – Hummus is my favorite spread for any vegan sandwich. But I have some vegan salad dressing recipes waiting to be published. Coming soon!
3. Produce – Fresh, everyday, vegetables and fruit. Yep, I said fruit. Check out my recipe below to see my favorite fruit for veggie sandwiches.
4. Toppings – my favorite part of any sandwich are the accouterments, such as nuts/seeds, seasonings, and olive oil or flax oil. The toppings should add nutritional value, flavor, and texture to your veggie sandwich.
What I love about vegan sandwiches
They can be ridiculously healthy and so flippin’ good if you use the right ingredient combination.
There is NO dairy and NO animal products…obvi.
You don’t need processed fake food to make a good vegan sandwich!
Vegan Vegetarian Sandwich Ingredients
- sliced bread
- hummus
- lettuce
- microgreens or sprouts
- red bell pepper or tomatoes
- carrots
- red onion
- apple
- cucumber
- pumpkins seeds
- extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper
Recommended Kitchen Tools
- cutting board
- chef’s knife
- sandwich spreader
Guys, remember, I’m a sometimes vegan.
But, I love to eat healthy, whole foods and I love the challenge of writing animal-free recipes that rock.
TKG vegan recipes are always tested on meat eaters.
The ones that get gobbled down are the ones that make it to the blog.
Grab my other vegetarian sandwiches
Chickpea Avocado Smash [Not For The Vegan Only]
Chickpea Smash: Eggless Egg Salad.
The Vegan Veggie Sandwich Even Meat Eaters Love
Ingredients
- 2 slices Whole Grain Bread
- 2 Tbsp Hummus
- 2 leaves Romaine Lettuce
- 1/4 cup Microgreens
- 1/4 cup Red Bell Pepper thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp Shredded Carrots
- 4-6 slices Red Onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 large Apple thinly sliced
- 4-6 slices Cucumber thinly sliced
- 1/4 large Avocado sliced
- 2 tsp Pumpkin Seeds
- 1/4 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil drizzle
- 1 pinch Kosher Salt
- 1 pinch Black Pepper
Instructions
- Spread HUMMUS evenly over bread slices.
- Layer all ingredients, starting with ROMAINE LETTUCE on bottom; work your way down the list, stacking ingredients on top of each other, ending with the PUMPKIN SEEDS.
- (optional, but highly recommended) Drizzle EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL over sandwich and sprinkle a little SALT and PEPPER over veggies.
- Close the sandwich; grab a beer; devour!
RECIPE NOTES
Nutrition
Traci Antonovich
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Chi Wong says
11/01/2018 at 10:07 amI had made your recipe for my children and myself for lunch the past four days. I haven’t get tired of it yet. I layered the veggies with little sesame dressing so it doesn’t overflow or drip all over. The pumpkin seeds add perfect saltyness to the sandwich. Today i ran out of bell pepper but got more avocado in the sandwich. Great sandwich recipe. Thank you.
Traci Antonovich says
11/01/2018 at 11:24 amThanks Chi! I love that sesame dressing move…yummm! Love your feedback too…much appreciated 🙂
Lisa Bynum says
10/23/2018 at 10:48 amOkay, as a meat lover, I have to admit … this sandwich looks super tempting. If you put this on a plate in front of me, I would totally take a big ol’ bite.
Traci Antonovich says
10/23/2018 at 11:42 amThanks Lisa! Yeah, I’m a meat lover too, but I also love to eat vegan a lot, you know, to balance things out 🙂
Stephanie says
10/23/2018 at 9:47 amThis sandwich looks AMAZING! Would love to have it right now. I never really think about adding hummus to sandwiches but it really is a great idea especially since I’m a big hummus fan.
Traci Antonovich says
10/23/2018 at 11:41 amThanks Stephanie! Ya, hummus is a must-have ingredient for my veggie sandos 🙂
Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites says
10/23/2018 at 9:46 amI love vegetarian sandwiches. They are always my go-to when I eat out at certain restaurants, but I don’t make them at home nearly enough! This version is sooooo delicious!
Traci Antonovich says
10/23/2018 at 11:40 amThanks so much Lauren! I tend to only order vegetarian sandwiches…unless I’m at a fancy deli with exceptional quality deli meats. Otherwise, veggie it is 🙂
Jenni LeBaron says
10/23/2018 at 9:35 amYum! This looks so flavorful and hearty. I am a meat eater but I certainly wouldn’t miss the meat on this tasty sandwich. It totally doesn’t need it!
Traci Antonovich says
10/23/2018 at 11:39 amThanks Jenni! Yep, this one is tested and approved by bona fide carnivores 😉
Dannii says
10/23/2018 at 9:31 amI love how stacked this sandwich is. Anything with avocado in is good with me!
Traci Antonovich says
10/23/2018 at 11:38 amThanks Dannii! Love hearing that 🙂
Manjela says
09/20/2018 at 4:46 amThis is a very yummy sandwich. My meat loving husband also enjoyed it very much!
Traci Antonovich says
09/21/2018 at 3:11 pmWell I’m super happy to hear that Manjela! Thanks for taking the time to let me know 🙂
Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon says
07/20/2018 at 12:00 pmWe love meatless options for lunch and dinner and this sandwich would work perfectly. I even have everything in the house right now so you were right on with the everyday ingredients. Though I probably would add some cheese to it…since you know cheese. 🙂
Traci Antonovich says
07/20/2018 at 11:15 pmOh you are speaking my language with that cheese talk LOL. I love cheese a little too much, which is why I also love a good vegan sandwich as often as possible 🙂
Jaclyn Anne says
07/20/2018 at 11:33 amAs a meat-eater, I have to agree that this sandwich is a winner EVEN with meat-lovers! I LOVE how loaded and filling it is!
Traci Antonovich says
07/20/2018 at 11:13 pmHaha I hear ya Jaclyn…I am a meat eater too…and I don’t even think about it when I scarf down this sandwich 😉
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
07/20/2018 at 11:24 amI’m a total meat eater and I want this sandwich right now!
Traci Antonovich says
07/20/2018 at 11:08 pmHaha, meee too, girl! 🙂
Cindy Gordon says
07/20/2018 at 10:39 amI love cross over sandwiches like this! It makes my life easier when meat eating family comes over!
Traci Antonovich says
07/20/2018 at 11:07 pmPerfect Cindy! This one definitely crosses over 🙂
Danielle says
07/20/2018 at 10:23 amThis looks so tasty and healthy! I’m always looking for ways to get my non vegetarian husband to eat more vegetarian foods, this sandwich might work!
Traci Antonovich says
07/20/2018 at 11:06 pmYES Danielle! That exaaaactly what I had in mind for this sammie. My other half loves veggie sandwiches when I make this one 🙂
Carolyn Hartman says
07/16/2018 at 6:32 pmI made this tonight for dinner. It was sooo delicious! I was thinking to take it in my lunch, I would use a wrap to be slightly less messy. Yum!
Traci Antonovich says
07/17/2018 at 6:15 pmGreat to hear that you love this sandwich, Carolyn 🙂 You’re so right…it would make the perfect wrap! I appreciate that you stopped by to comment…thanks!
Elysia | Haute & Healthy Living says
07/02/2018 at 12:10 pmThis sandwich looks like it’s jam packed with tasty fillings! Just the way I like my sandwiches!!
Traci Antonovich says
07/02/2018 at 6:07 pmThanks Elysia! Yep, gimme ALL the fillings! 🙂
Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy says
07/02/2018 at 8:57 amI’d eat this for lunch everyday, no regrets ! Simply amazing!
Traci Antonovich says
07/02/2018 at 6:06 pmHaha, right there with ya, friend! Wish someone would make it for me…every day 😉
Marlynn says
07/02/2018 at 8:50 amI’m a meat eater, and I love veggie sandos like this!! Especially for lunch. Such a great way to get a healthy boost in the middle of the day.
Traci Antonovich says
07/02/2018 at 6:05 pmI’m a meat-eater too, Marlynn…but I sure do crave a good veggie stack quite often! 🙂
Mike from Chili Pepper Madness says
07/02/2018 at 8:00 amSaving this for Meatless Monday! It may not include any meat, but yes it will certainly satisfy. Printed!
Traci Antonovich says
07/02/2018 at 6:05 pmAwesome Mike! Hope you love it like I do! 🙂
Jessica Formicola says
07/02/2018 at 7:35 amThis is the sandwich of my dreams! It’s packed with so much goodness!
Traci Antonovich says
07/02/2018 at 6:04 pmHaha…I lovvvve hearing that! It’s the sammie of mine too! 🙂
Juli Meyers says
12/31/2017 at 5:56 pmI’m a pretty avid meat lovers but sandwhich just don’t need them at all. And micro greens are my favorite! Esp sunflower sprouts.
Traci Antonovich says
01/01/2018 at 6:36 pmI’m soooo with you on the microgreens…can’t get enough! 🙂
Jessica Robinson says
12/31/2017 at 5:21 pmThis sandwich looks so tasty! Filled with all sorts of amazing flavors!
Traci Antonovich says
01/01/2018 at 6:35 pmThanks Jessica! That’s the only way to eat a veggie sando, right? 😉
Tara says
12/31/2017 at 12:07 pmOoh, love all those vegetables along with the hummus. Such a great combination of flavors! I can see why this would be a hit with everyone.
Traci Antonovich says
01/01/2018 at 6:35 pmThanks Tara! It’s a super hit in our house…end the hummus makes it! 🙂
Sandi says
12/31/2017 at 8:30 amI would devour this sandwich and I love meat 🙂
Traci Antonovich says
01/01/2018 at 6:34 pmHaha, meeeee too Sandi! I don’t even think about it when I’m eating this 🙂
Lisa says
12/31/2017 at 8:21 amI’m loving how jam-packed that sandwich is! That would definitely make my tummy happy. 🙂
Traci Antonovich says
01/01/2018 at 6:34 pmHappy tummy indeed! I loooove loaded veggie sandos 🙂
Sandwhich says
01/31/2018 at 11:01 pmWhat’s a “Sando”? 🤦🙆
Traci Antonovich says
02/01/2018 at 6:03 amIt’s something that’s delicious and you definitely want 🙂
Sheree says
07/05/2017 at 9:15 pmI believe the term for folks like us ie vegan most of the time, like at home, but will indulge when out or at a friends place – Flexitarian! I love it!
Traci says
07/06/2017 at 12:06 pmFlexitarian…love it! It totally suits me…especially when I go to party with a cheese platter 🙂