Are you getting bored with your lunch? We have just the thing for you. 39 exciting vegan sandwiches for you to try at home.
WHY DO WE LOVE SANDWICHES SO MUCH?
Sandwiches are a real favourite at lunchtime.
But why do we love them so much?
- They are quick to make (usually)
- They are an easily prepared lunch.
- They are filling.
- You could have a different sandwich filling every day of the year (especially if you read this guide).
- The carbs! We all love the carbs. They give us energy and a good source of fibre.
- They taste great!
- They are not expensive.
- You can save money by making yourself at home.
- They are a portable meal.
- They keep well through the day until you want to eat (if you wrap them well).
WHAT BREAD SHOULD YOU USE WHEN MAKING A SANDWICH?
To make the best sandwich you need the best ingredients, so don't scrimp on the bread.
Choose a good quality bread or make it yourself. Have a go at making a basic wholemeal bread or a light rye bloomers bread.
Here are a few ideas for the best bread to make a tasty sandwich.
- Brown seeded bread
- Oatmeal bread
- Rye bread
- Sourdough bread
- Sourdough bread toasted
- Tiger bread
- Toasted white or brown bread
- White bloomers bread
- Wholemeal bread
HOW DO YOU PREVENT A SANDWICH FROM BECOMING SOGGY?
We've all experienced a soggy sandwich and it's not pleasant at all. So disappointing.
There are a few tricks to help prevent that from happening.
- Spread your bread with vegan butter (or spread), mayo or mustard. This will provide a bit of a barrier.
- Make sure if you rinse your salad, you dry it well.
- Make salad leaves your second layer, they will also help provide a wall between the bread and the filling. Remember to add it on top of the filling too, to protect the other slice of bread.
- If your sandwich has quite a wet filling, you can take the filling in a separate container and put it together at lunchtime.
- Let any cooked or grilled ingredients cool completely before adding to your sandwich.
- You can also toast your bread before you make your sandwich, but let the toasted bread cool first.
- Make sure it is securely wrapped.
39 OF THE BEST VEGAN SANDWICHES
Scroll down for 39 yummy vegan sandwiches to perk up your lunch box.
1. Vegan Cheese Ploughman's Sandwich
Recipe from The Vegan Lunch Box
The cheese ploughman's sandwich is a British classic. This recipe is vegan and adds an ingredient often missed in this popular sandwich.
Recipe from Tinned Tomatoes
A luxury sandwich of roasted vegetables and tofu for a satisfying lunch.
3. TTLA Sandwich
Recipe from Healthy Happy Life
This TTLA uses smoky tempeh bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato and buttery avocado. A go-to fave with these flavours.
Recipe from A Plantful Path
This vegan pepperoni pizza panini is a delicious pizza in a sandwich! An easy and satisfying lunch or dinner that's quick and easy, and oh so good!
5. Vegan Egg Salad Sandwich (gluten-free)
Recipe from Nutriplanet
This gluten-free vegan egg sandwich is super easy and quick to make as you'll only need 1 bowl, a fork and 10 minutes of your time. Spread it on a slice of toasted bread and bite into egg-flavoured creamy deliciousness!
6. Vegan BLT Sandwiches with Smoky Tempeh 'Bacon'
Recipe from From my Bowl
These vegan BLT sandwiches are perfect for a hearty and tasty on-the-go meal! Piled high with crisp lettuce, tomato, tempeh 'bacon', and a healthy mayo.
7. Vegan Sage & Onion Cheese Sandwiches
Recipe from Tinned Tomatoes
A simple recipe for the most delicious vegan cheese sandwiches with a sage and onion twist.
8. Oyster Mushroom Sandwiches
Recipe from Sweet Simple Vegan
A very easy and tasty sandwich made with oyster mushrooms, salad and mayonnaise.
9. Vegan Tempeh Reuben
Recipe from My Darling Vegan
You're going to love this vegan reuben. It's made with marinated and grilled tempeh, homemade Russian dressing and seeded rye bread for a saucy and delicious vegan sandwich.
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10. Vegan Christmas Feast Sandwich
Recipe from Tinned Tomatoes
An exciting festive sandwich filled with a rainbow of layers of texture and flavours including sage and onion stuffing. The perfect sandwich to get you in the festive mood at any time of year.
11. Chickpea 'Tuna' Sandwiches
Recipe from The Vegan Larder
The best vegan 'fish' sandwich that's nostalgic tastes 'of the sea' is packed with protein and flavour.
12. The Vegan BLT Sandwich aka the TLT (Tofu Lettuce & Tomato)
Recipe from The Vegan Larder
The classic BLT made vegan. Firm and smokey tofu, salad and the essential ketchup.
13. Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Recipe from Nutriciously
A scrumptious green goddess vegan grilled cheese sandwich with avocado, spinach and sprouts layered between cashew mayo and a healthy homemade cheese sauce!
14. Falafel and Apple Salad Sandwich
Recipe from Tinned Tomatoes
A twist on the average falafel sandwich with slices of sweet crunchy apple, plenty of salad and a tangy dressing.
15. Green Chile Chickpea 'Tuna' Melt
Recipe from The Nut-Free Vegan
Spice things up with this green chile chickpea 'tuna' melt. A Southwestern, plant-based take on the classic American sandwich.
16. Vegan Cheese Savoury Sandwich
Recipe from The Vegan Lunch Box
A delicious vegan version of a British classic sandwich the cheese savoury. Loved by generations and a familiar choice in sandwich shops and cafes.
17. Dairy-Free Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Recipe from Go Dairy Free
This delicious grilled cheese sandwich is a classic recipe made with no dairy. It's made from scratch with no cheese alternative used.
18. Vegan Tofu 'Egg' Salad Sandwich (gluten-free)
Recipe from VEEG
You are going to love these no-cook tofu egg salad sandwiches. The egg filling tastes just like an egg sandwich filler but it's vegan.
19. Spicy Vegan Chickpea and Carrot Sandwiches
Recipe from Tinned Tomatoes
A spicy chickpea and carrot sandwich filler whizzed up in seconds in a blender for the most satisfying lunchtime sandwich.
20. Vegan Reuben Jackfruit Sandwich
Recipe from Cadry's Kitchen
You're going to love this vegan reuben jackfruit sandwich. It's packed with corned jackfruit, crunch sauerkraut and tangy thousand island dressing on toasted, marbled rye.
21. Roasted Vegetable Sandwiches with Smoky Walnut Sauce
Recipe from My Quiet Kitchen
This roasted vegetable sandwich includes sweet potato, onion, portobello mushrooms and the most amazing rich walnut sauce.
22. Vegan Grilled Cheese Avocado Sandwich
Recipe from When Sweet Becomes Healthy
This sandwich is complete comfort food. Vegan grilled cheese avocado sandwich with pickled onions, avocado and kale.
23. Buffalo Chickpea Sandwich
Recipe from Get Set Vegan
A delicious vegan and gluten-free sandwich that takes 15 minutes to make.
24. Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Recipe from Spabettie
Toasty, cheesy and mildly spicy, the jalapeno popper grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food.
25. The Green Veggie Sandwich with Cucumber, Sprouts and Avocado
Recipe from VEEG
When you know that this sandwich is the next thing you're biting into, your mouth begins to water. Who knew that green veggies could look so delicious all staked up, layered between two pieces of bread dressing in creamy oil-free cashew mayo?
26. Jalapeno Tempeh Cheese Sandwich
Recipe from Kiipfit
A protein-packed cheesy sandwich spiced with jalapenos is a great brunch or lunch. It's an easy grab and go meal for any day of the week
27. Roasted Red Pepper & Vegan Mozzarella Sandwich
Recipe from Vegan Huggs
This roasted red pepper sandwich is built with three layers of deliciousness .... vegan mozzarella, cheese pesto and smoky-sweet peppers.
28. Vegan Cream Cheese, Spiced Pickled Beetroot & Lettuce Sandwich
Recipe from Tin & Thyme
This vegan cream cheese, pickled beetroot and lettuce sandwich is fabulous for packed lunches. It's a good standby any time you need a quick meal in a hurry. The recipe for vegan cheese os super simple to prepare with just 3 ingredients.
29. Vegan Zucchini, Avocado Grilled Cheese
Recipe from Stacey Homemaker
Loaded with thinly sliced zucchini (courgette), fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes, vegan provolone cheese, creamy avocado and a flavourful pesto spread, this delicious vegan grilled cheese sandwich is pressed until golden and crispy and ready to eat in 15 minutes.
30. Tofu, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwiches
Recipe from Tin & Thyme
A delicious quick brunch or lunch vegan sandwich made with smoked tofu.
31. Mini Vegan Caprese Pesto Sandwiches
Recipe from Veganosity
This is an easy sandwich that's full of flavour, thanks to the pesto and fresh tomato.
Recipe from Rainbow Nurishments
A hearty roast vegetable sandwich with a smoky beetroot hummus and a nutty kale pesto.
33. 5 Minute Masala Sandwich
Recipe from The Fiery Vegetarian
This delicious 5-minute toasted sandwich is full of masala flavour and crunchy fresh veggies! An easy vegan snack for when a craving hits.
34. Seitan Sauerkraut Sandwich
Recipe from Vegan Yack Attack
A delectably savoury seitan sauerkraut sandwich complete with mushrooms, onions and horseradish sauce on toasted wholewheat bread.
35. Chipotle White Bean Salad Sandwich
Recipe from Vegan Yack Attack
This spicy and tangy chipotle white bean salad sandwich is protein-rich and utterly delicious.
36. Vegan Curry Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Recipe from No Sweat Vegan
This vegan curry chickpea salad sandwich is quick, easy and versatile. It combines the aromatic spices of the curry powder with the crunch of veggies and the earthiness of the chickpeas.
37. Gluten-Free & Vegan Harissa Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Recipe from Strength & Sunshine
A grown-up grilled cheese sandwich that redefines the classic comfort food. With a kick of spice this grilled cheese packs in the flavour and the veggies!
38. Gluten-Free Southern Tomato Sandwich
Recipe from Strength & Sunshine
Soft gluten-free white bread, creamy egg-free mayo and thick, ripe, juicy tomato slices with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
39. Bombay Sandwich - Vegetable Grilled Sandwich
Recipe from Belly Rules the Mind
Just wow! Look at this Bombay sandwich. Doesn't it look awesome? A vegetable sandwich loaded with sliced veggies, masala aloo (potato) topped with spiced chutney and sev (crunchy noodles).
Lots of lunchtime inspiration for you to try at home.
Thanks to all the bloggers who kindly shared their favourite sandwiches with me and gave me permission to share their photos.
For more vegan lunchtime inspiration check out the 20 Best Vegan Lunch Wrap Recipes, Back to School Lunches for Kids and The Vegan Lunch Box Guide to Packing Lunch.
Melusine
All of these sandwiches have som much colour and new ingredients i need to try. I've not had mushrooms in a sandwich before so the oyster mushroom one is first on my list!
Adrianne - Sweet Caramel Sunday
Wow, so many varieties and I can't believe that are all vegan!!! The BLT one has my mind captivated. I want to make a few of these as they also look so healthy. Cheers
Helen
Well, now I really have no excuse for making the same few boring sandwiches over and over!! These all look amazing - can't decide which to try first!
Dannii
We are trying to eat more plant based meals, But I always struggle with sandwiches. So this is great - so much choice.
Laura
Oh my gosh. Endless supply of lunch recipes! What a great resource.
Cadry's Kitchen
What an awesome line-up! I've been craving sandwiches so much lately. Thank you for including my jackfruit reuben!
Alejandra
What a great round-up idea. I am always looking for different types of sandwich recipes, and looove that these are all vegan options! For sure going to try a few of these this week!
Jacqueline Meldrum
Oh good, I am glad I inspired you. Enjoy!
Jessica Formicola
I love eating sandwiches for lunch, but often find them to be boring. These sandwiches are anything but! I can't wait to try all of them- especially that Rainbow Roast Vegetable Sandwich!
Jacqueline Meldrum
Yes so much inspiration and that one does look really tasty.
Cookin' Canuck (Dara)
So many fantastic options here! The oyster mushroom definitely caught my eye.
Jacqueline Meldrum
Oh yes that does look good.
Sara Welch
What a great roundup of delicious sandwiches! Going to be giving these a try! They all look exactly like what a gourmet sandwich should be; delicious!
Jacqueline Meldrum
They do! So many delicious choices to choose from.