Vegan Pepperoni Cheese Sandwich with Vegan Deli 'Meat'

Name: Vegan Pepperoni Cheese Sandwich with Vegan Deli 'Meat'
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 slices bloomers bread ((or tiger bread, sourdough or your favourite bread)); 1 tablespoon vegan mayo; 1 handful salad leaves; 7 slices vegan pepperoni; 1 slice vegan cheddar; 1 tomato ((sliced)); 1 pinch dried oregano; 1 tablespoon mustard

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If you crave a plant-based deli 'meat' sandwich, try this vegan pepperoni cheese sandwich with vegan pepperoni (super easy to make at home).

I spent a while developing the best vegan pepperoni.

You might think I wanted to make it for pizza, and although that is true, we love it on a vegan pepperoni cheese sandwich.

It's just so darn tasty and super easy to make too.

These vegan deli slices really up the sandwich game.

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💭 Is shop-bought vegan deli meat as good as homemade?
💭 Is vegan pepperoni easy to make at home?
💭 Vegan pepperoni FAQs
📋 Vegan pepperoni & cheese sandwich ingredients
📖 Variations
🥪 Sandwich spreads
🥪 More vegan sandwiches
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⏲️ Ready in: 5 minutes
👪 Serves: 1
🍽 Calories: 366
🧾 Main ingredients: bread, vegan pepperoni, salad, cheese
👩🏻‍🍳 Suitable for: vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, egg-free, vegetarian

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readers comment - really good .... making it again.

💭 Is shop-bought vegan deli meat as good as homemade?

Now don't get me wrong, I love that there is so much choice for vegans in supermarkets now and vegan deli slices are super convenient.

However, homemade vegan lunch meat is always going to be better.

It's easy to make, made fresh and you can tweak the flavours.

Healthier too, as there are no articifical colourings, preservatives or flavourings.

💭 Is vegan pepperoni easy to make at home?

Vegan pepperoni, is a type of seitan and it is super easy to make at home.

Unlike most seitan deli meat recipes, my recipe is easy.

There's no washing or steaming it.

Just mix the wet ingredients, mix the dry ingredients, bring it together with a quick knead (just fold it on itself a few times) and shape it before cooking it in an air fryer or the oven.

Have a look at my easy pepperoni recipe, scribble down the recipe or print it out so you can make these delicious vegan deli sandwiches and add it to pizza.

Also, try my vegan pastrami!

💭 Vegan pepperoni FAQs

Here are some vegan pepperoni questions answered.

What is vegan pepperoni made of?

Vegan pepperoni is made with vital wheat gluten, vegetable stock, olive oil, herbs and spices.

What is vital wheat gluten?

Vital wheat gluten is a type of flour where most of the starch has been removed, so it is super high in gluten.

This makes a very stretchy dough, which when cooked has the perfect texture for vegan meat replacements.

Is vegan pepperoni healthier than meat-based pepperoni?

Plant-based pepperoni is much healthier than meat-based pepperoni.

It is much lower in fat, lower in sodium (salt) and high in protein. It is also healthier for the planet.

Does vegan pepperoni taste as good?

Meat-free pepperoni is just as delicious as the meaty alternative. It is made with the same spices and has the same 'meaty' texture thanks to the vital wheat gluten.

📋 Vegan pepperoni & cheese sandwich ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients you need to make this gorgeous vegan pepperoni sandwich.

Bread - bloomers, tiger or country style bread
Vegan pepperoni slices - or other plant-based deli slices
Mayo - vegan of course
Mustard - yellow American mustard, djion mustard or wholegrain mustard
Salad leaves - or lettuce
Tomatoes - ripe salad tomatoes
Dried oregano - to sprinkle on the tomato slices

See recipe card for quantities.

For more sandwich inspiration, check out 101 Vegan Sandwiches - Back to School Kids Lunch boxes.

📖 Variations

Here are a few other ideas for stacking up a vegan pepperoni sandwich.

Roast vegetables - mayo, vegan pepperoni, roast vegetables and pesto
BBQ - bbq sauce, pepperoni, vegan cheese slices and salad leaves
Caprese - a toasted sandwich with sundried tomato paste, pepperoni, grated vegan mozzarella (melted)
Pickled Cabbage - try this easy homemade pickled cabbage.

Also, try pickled vegetable sandwiches with cream cheese or my festive falafel & cranberry sandwich.

🥪 Sandwich spreads

Try some of these sandwich spread ideas for your next vegan lunch 'meat' sandwich.

Butter - vegan of course, or spread
Cream cheese - vegan
Garlic butter - vegan butter or spread mixed with fresh herbs and garlic
Hummus - try this easy hummus recipe
Pesto - try this cashew pesto
Sundried tomato paste
Red pepper paste - or roast pepper tapenade
Tapenade - try my black olive tapenade

🥪 More vegan sandwiches

Here are a few more delicious vegan sandwiches for you to try next.

Caprese Sandwich (toasted or air fryer grilled)
Cheese & Onion Sandwich
Cheese Ploughman's Sandwich
Cuban Sandwich with Mushrooms
Falafel & Apple Salad Sandwich
Hummus Beet Sandwich
Italian White Bean & Tomato Sandwich
New York Deli Sandwich
Reuben Sandwich with Russian Dressing
Spicy Onion Bhaji Sandwich with Curried Slaw
Tofu Grinder Salad Sandwich
Vegan Egg Mayo Sandwich
Vegetable Salad Sandwich

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