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The scrumptious veggie sandwich is a hummus-smeared, vegetable-loaded sandwich that's refreshing, filling, and so easy to make!
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The BEST veggie sandwich
This is my go-to healthy sandwich recipe. It's so easy to skip the meat and make this scrumptious, vegan veggie sandwich. There's NO dairy and NO animal products, just like my chickpea salad sandwich. Both are naturally vegan and use minimally processed ingredients.
I love to start with multigrain bread and stack up the produce. Since we're using everyday veggies for this sandwich, you don't have to spend a fortune on a plant-based meal and you can cross-utilize the ingredients with so many other meals. It's packed with so much flavor and texture, nobody ever misses the meat!
What can you put on a vegan sandwich?
- Bread - Use your favorite whole grain bread or my favorite sliced French bread as the base for your delicious vegan sandwich.
- Spread - This hummus recipe makes the best spread for this sandwich. Kids especially love red pepper hummus! You can also use avocado ranch dressing for a southwest spin or creamy pimento cheese spread for a Southern feel.
- Produce - Fresh, everyday, veggies like and fruit. Yep, I said fruit. Visit the recipe below to see the fruit I love to use on vegan sandwiches.
- toppings - My favorite part of any veggie sandwich are the endless topping options. Nuts and seeds, Italian seasoning, bagel seasoning, roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, various oils and vinegar, and the list goes on. Toppings can add nutritional value, flavor, and texture to your veggie sandwich. They can really make a sandwich come to life!
Ingredient notes
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- sliced bread - multigrain bread
- hummus - instead of mayo and the perfect vegan spread
- lettuce - any variety works
- microgreens or sprouts - optional, but they pack in the nutrition
- red bell pepper - this is great when it's not tomato season (which is most of the year)
- carrots - these add so much texture and flavor to veggie sandwiches
- red onion - any kind of onion will work (I just love red onion)
- sliced apple - yes, you heard right ... these are everything on a veg sandwich
- cucumber - Who doesn't love crisp, chilled cucumber on a sandwich?
- pepitas - also called pumpkin seeds (sunflower seeds work great too!)
- extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper - the icing on the cake (sandwich)
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Ultimate Veggie Sandwich
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Ingredients
- 2 slices Whole Grain Bread
- 2 tablespoons Hummus
- 2-4 leaves Romaine Lettuce
- ¼ cup Sprouts, or microgreens
- ¼ cup Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Carrots, shredded
- 4-6 slivers Red Onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ Apple, thinly sliced
- 4-6 slices Cucumber, or pickles
- ¼ Avocado, sliced
- 2 teaspoons Pepitas, or other seeds
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil, to drizzle
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Spread HUMMUS evenly over bread slices.
- Layer all ingredients, starting with ROMAINE LETTUCE on bottom; work your way down the list, stacking ingredients up.
- Drizzle a little EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL over ingredients and sprinkle SALT and PEPPER on veggies. Devour!
Celeste says
Why have so many people rated the recipe without making it? The vast majority of the 5 star "reviews" say it "looks" good and they "want to try it".... Very misleading to leave a rating on a recipe you haven't made yet, especially when it's so easy to leave a comment without a rating. Not sure if I can trust the "reviews" so may make it, may not. Just wanted to let you know how it comes across to your readers.
Traci Antonovich says
Hi Celeste, if you look closely, you'll see that there are reviews from people who have tried this sandwich. Thanks!
Kat says
That’s easy. Just read the reviews of people who have made it. Base your decision on those reviews. Piece of cake! Or bread in this case...
The Kitchen Girl says
Nice! Hope you enjoy this sandwich, Kat 🙂
MP says
I almost let this comment keep me from trying it. It was fantastic. Light, but filling.
I took off the sprouts, added a little garlic powder and sea salt. I also put both thinly sliced tomato and red pepper instead of choosing. Lastly, I used honey grain oat, but I toasted the bread with a light spread of margarine. I can’t wait to try again.
The Kitchen Girl says
Glad you gave it a go, MP and so glad you enjoyed it 🙂 Thanks so much for taking the time to review it!
Chi Wong says
I 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
Thanks Chi! I love that sesame dressing move...yummm! Love your feedback too...much appreciated 🙂
Lisa Bynum says
Okay, 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
Thanks 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
This 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
Thanks Stephanie! Ya, hummus is a must-have ingredient for my veggie sandos 🙂
Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites says
I 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
Thanks 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
Yum! 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
Thanks Jenni! Yep, this one is tested and approved by bona fide carnivores 😉
Dannii says
I love how stacked this sandwich is. Anything with avocado in is good with me!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Dannii! Love hearing that 🙂
Manjela says
This is a very yummy sandwich. My meat loving husband also enjoyed it very much!
Traci Antonovich says
Well I'm super happy to hear that Manjela! Thanks for taking the time to let me know 🙂
Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon says
We 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
Oh 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
As 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
Haha 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
I'm a total meat eater and I want this sandwich right now!
Traci Antonovich says
Haha, meee too, girl! 🙂
Cindy Gordon says
I love cross over sandwiches like this! It makes my life easier when meat eating family comes over!
Traci Antonovich says
Perfect Cindy! This one definitely crosses over 🙂
Danielle says
This 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
YES 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
I 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
Great 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
This sandwich looks like it's jam packed with tasty fillings! Just the way I like my sandwiches!!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Elysia! Yep, gimme ALL the fillings! 🙂
Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy says
I'd eat this for lunch everyday, no regrets ! Simply amazing!
Traci Antonovich says
Haha, right there with ya, friend! Wish someone would make it for me...every day 😉
Marlynn says
I'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
I'm a meat-eater too, Marlynn...but I sure do crave a good veggie stack quite often! 🙂
Mike from Chili Pepper Madness says
Saving this for Meatless Monday! It may not include any meat, but yes it will certainly satisfy. Printed!
Traci Antonovich says
Awesome Mike! Hope you love it like I do! 🙂
Jessica Formicola says
This is the sandwich of my dreams! It's packed with so much goodness!
Traci Antonovich says
Haha...I lovvvve hearing that! It's the sammie of mine too! 🙂
Juli Meyers says
I'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
I'm soooo with you on the microgreens...can't get enough! 🙂
Jessica Robinson says
This sandwich looks so tasty! Filled with all sorts of amazing flavors!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Jessica! That's the only way to eat a veggie sando, right? 😉
Tara says
Ooh, 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
Thanks Tara! It's a super hit in our house...end the hummus makes it! 🙂
Sandi says
I would devour this sandwich and I love meat 🙂
Traci Antonovich says
Haha, meeeee too Sandi! I don't even think about it when I'm eating this 🙂
Lisa says
I'm loving how jam-packed that sandwich is! That would definitely make my tummy happy. 🙂
Traci Antonovich says
Happy tummy indeed! I loooove loaded veggie sandos 🙂
Sandwhich says
What's a "Sando"?
Traci Antonovich says
It's something that's delicious and you definitely want 🙂
Sheree says
I 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
Flexitarian...love it! It totally suits me...especially when I go to party with a cheese platter 🙂