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Published: October 25, 2019Updated: April 8, 2022Author: Jenn Laughlin

Shake up your lunch routine with these healthy vegetarian sandwiches!

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Bring on the veggies!

This tasty post has been in the works for a loooong time. I’ve been building up my arsenal of healthy vegetarian sandwiches over the years and can’t wait to share them with you!

Long gone are the days of a boring (but let’s face it – still tasty) lettuce, cheese, and tomato sandwich.

These sandwiches so filled to the brim with goodness you won’t miss the meat one bit!

Our Favorite Vegetarian Sandwiches

Today we’re lunching it up with sandwiches that are fun, flavorful and filling. They feature real whole food ingredients and a whole lot of plant power.

Some are vegan, some vegetarian, and some are even make-ahead and portable for all your on-the-go lunch needs for work and school.

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1. Garden Veggie Chickpea Salad Sandwich

This tasty Garden Veggie Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a plant-based powerhouse of a lunch! Make it in advance for a party or picnic or to take along as an easy weekday lunch for work or school.

It’s a reader favorite and rocks over 50 ★★★★★ reviews!

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2. Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (3 Ways!)

This post has recipes for three awesome vegan sandwiches including Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese, Spinach and Pesto Grilled Cheese, and Cranberry Pecan Grilled Cheese.

These easy cheezy sandwiches are perfect for anyone who’s dairy-intolerant, allergic, vegan, or simply living a healthy lifestyle sans-moo-cow.

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3. Butternut Black Bean Burgers

Say hello to your new favorite veggie burger! These baller butternut burgers can also be made with pureed pumpkin, acorn squash, and sweet potato. WOOT!

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4. Spinach and Tomato Grilled Cheese Pita Sandwiches

Spinach and Tomato Grilled Cheese Pitas: dunk them in your favorite soup or face-plant into them all on their own for a quick and easy lunch that’s always a hit!

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5. California Veggie Sandwich

This California Veggie Sandwich is my favorite portable lunch! The trick to making this vegetarian sandwich downright irresistible is the homemade spinach dip spread. You’re going to LOVE it!

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6. Vegetarian Cranberry Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

Jazz up your make-ahead on-the-go lunch game with this easy vegetarian Cranberry Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich with healthy kale salad. It’s fun, flavorful, and positively plant-based!

7. Buffalo Chickpea Veggie Burgers

Making a crave-worthy veggie burger is easier than you think. Get ready to amp up the flavor with these Buffalo Chickpea Veggie Burgers!

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8. Easy Vegetarian Spinach and Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This tasty vegetarian sandwich is loaded with melty cheese, buttery avocado and a hearty helping of fresh spinach!

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9. Healthy Veggie Tortilla Rollup Sandwiches

Part sandwich, part appetizer, these easy vegetarian hummus and veggie tortilla rollups are one of my favorite speedy lunches! They’re super portable and great for work or school lunches for both kids and adults.

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10. Vegan + Vegetarian Buffalo Chickpea Sandwich

This tasty vegan Buffalo Chickpea Sandwich is ready to step up your sandwich game! This plant-based powerhouse features a zesty mashed chickpea salad and enough veggies to make your mama happy.

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11. Chipotle Pumpkin Veggie Burgers

These tasty Chipotle Pumpkin Veggie Burgers are quick, easy, and a total crowd pleaser! Each veggie burgeris vegan, gluten-free,freezer-friendly and 100% delicious!

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12. Vegetable Cream Cheese Tortilla Roll Up Sandwiches

These vegetable cream cheese tortilla roll ups are the most fun little pinwheel sandwich bites ever! These rolled vegetarian sandwiches a great school lunch option but also make the most amazing appetizer or back to school snack!

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13. Ultimate Veggie Sandwich Recipe

This tasty Veggie Sandwich features my famous homemade pimento cheese and a mountain of fresh vegetables. It’s super easy to make and a delicious vegetarian option for lunch!

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You can also be a little bit extra and whip up a classic grilled cheese sandwich to serve with tomato soup!

sandwiches for pescatarians

If you’re a vegetarian who is pescatarian, I have a few more tasty sandwiches you can try! We’re super in love with making Tuna Salad Sandwiches and Grilled Salmon Sandwiches.

Love sandwich wraps? Try my Salmon Wraps with Homemade Feta Vinaigrette.

more tasty vegetarian sandwich recipes

  • Tomato Basil Chickpea Salad Sandwich
  • Quinoa Black Bean Veggie Burgers
  • Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Sandwich
  • Avocado Salad Sandwiches – I Heart Veggies
  • Mexican Veggie Burgers with Taco Aioli
  • Vegetarian Chili Burgers with Chipotle Mayo

If you get a chance to try any of these tasty vegetarian sandwichces, let me know!

Leave some love in the comment form below or tag your photos with @peasandcrayons on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creation. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!

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About The Author:

Jenn Laughlin

Hi! I’m Jenn and I’m here to help you eat your veggies! It'll be fun, painless, and pretty darn delicious as I teach you to plan your meals around fresh, seasonal produce with a little help from healthy freezer and pantry staples.

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FAQs

12+ Amazing Vegetarian Sandwiches - Recipes and More!? ›

This veg sandwich is so delicious, sort of healthy & is devoid of sauces, chutney or cheese. Most sandwich recipes call for some or the other sauces, spreads or cheese. I do not stock up on any bottled spreads or sauces as most of these come with loads of creepy ingredients & additives to extend the shelf life.

Is a veg sandwich healthy? ›

This veg sandwich is so delicious, sort of healthy & is devoid of sauces, chutney or cheese. Most sandwich recipes call for some or the other sauces, spreads or cheese. I do not stock up on any bottled spreads or sauces as most of these come with loads of creepy ingredients & additives to extend the shelf life.

What veggies are good on sandwiches? ›

The easiest way to add both fiber and flavor to your sandwich is by adding some veggies and/or fruit.
  • Tomatoes.
  • Lettuce.
  • Onions.
  • Peppers.
  • Pickles/Cucumbers.
  • Olives.
  • Sprouts.
  • Avocado.

What is a five guys veggie sandwich? ›

Veggie Sandwich

Freshly grilled onions, mushrooms and green peppers layered with lettuce and tomatoes on a soft, toasted sesame seed bun. Or start with the bun and build your own from scratch.

What cheese do vegetarians eat? ›

Cheeses That Don't Use Rennet

Soft-style cheeses often use an acid, such as lemon juice, vinegar, or whey. "Many softer styles of cheese like mozzarella, paneer, ricotta, and cream cheese use whey or another type of acid as their coagulant instead of rennet, so they will be safe for vegetarians," says Birnbaum.

What's the most delicious sandwich in the world? ›

Love at first bite: 10 famous sandwiches from around the world
  1. The francesinha, Portugal. The francesinha gives a whole new meaning to 'stacked sanga' ...
  2. The sando, Japan. Pretty and simple. ...
  3. The banh mi, Vietnam. ...
  4. The torta, Mexico. ...
  5. The sabich, Israel. ...
  6. The mortadella panino, Italy. ...
  7. The gyro, Greece. ...
  8. The rou jia mo, China.
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What is in the perfect sandwich? ›

"A good sandwich comes down to the condiments," Fidanza says. "You can use anything—turkey, tuna, vegetables, a hard-boiled egg—as the base of a sandwich. But having good condiments to make them taste better is key, whether that's mayonnaise, mustard, or some kind of relish.

Can I eat veg sandwich everyday? ›

Vegan sandwiches can be healthy options, and usually offer the additional benefit of a mix of vegetables. The key is to make sure that you include a protein source—whether that is a meat-substitute product and/or beans or tofu.

Can I eat a sandwich every day? ›

You don't have to stop eating sandwiches, nutritionists say. But you can make them healthier, with more-nutritious breads and fillings.

Is sandwich a junk food? ›

Most sandwiches — whether you choose pastrami on rye or a healthy-sounding roast turkey on multigrain bread — are riddled with unhealthy fats, sodium, sugar and carbohydrates, say nutrition experts.

What sandwiches are trending? ›

To get you started thinking about sandwich ideas, consider the hot sandwich trends happening around the country:
  • Melty cheese. ...
  • Chicken LEGS OUT BEEF. ...
  • PhilLY Cheese Steak treats. ...
  • Pulled Pork pulls its weight. ...
  • SANDWICH WrapS it up nicely. ...
  • US Foods® can bring all your sandwich IDEAS to life.

What are the 7 major types of sandwiches? ›

To Do: Make at least 3 different types of sandwich from the following 7 categories: regular, open face, grilled, stacked, wrap, pinwheel, and non-traditional sandwiches like ice cream sandwiches.

What to eat for lunch as a vegetarian? ›

Vegetarian lunch recipes
  • Veggie burritos. A star rating of 5 out of 5. ...
  • Sweet potato, peanut butter & chilli quesadillas. A star rating of 3.7 out of 5. ...
  • Air-fryer sweetcorn fritters. ...
  • Vegetarian fajitas. ...
  • Charred spring onion, chilli & feta flatbreads. ...
  • Hummus flatbread pizzas with roasted veg. ...
  • Dill sauce. ...
  • Mushroom omelette.

What is a vegetarian sandwich made of? ›

Our vegetarian sandwiches include creative options layered with mushrooms, roasted vegetables, and cheeses, grain-forward burgers, and classics like egg salad and grilled cheese. Special breads, like pita, crusty hoagie rolls, and brioche buns bring them all together.

Can vegetarians eat bread and cheese? ›

A lacto-vegetarian diet is a plant-based diet that includes dairy products, as the “lacto” prefix suggests. This variation includes dairy products like cow's milk and foods made with it. These can include cheese, butter, sour cream, yogurt, and ice cream. It excludes all meats, like beef, pork, chicken, and fish.

Can vegetarians eat Subway? ›

Does SUBWAY® offer vegetarian options in its menu? Yes.

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