A vegan sandwich may not seem luxurious, but it’s a meal, and any meal that nourishes you is important. Vegan holidays might not come back in full force just yet, but that shouldn’t stop you from celebrating small things in life in these strange times. Small things like making a tasty sandwich. Here are some recipes.
Sandwiches make for easy lunches, can be a great comfort food and are an all round classic. Going vegan doesn’t mean they have to be off the table (literally!). If you get creative, you can come up with so many vegan sandwich ideas.
Vegan takes on classic sandwiches
We have included vegan recipes for many classic sandwiches. Check out the Vegan BLT and Vegan Reuben recipe!
Chickpeas are an important base for lots of vegan sandwich fillings. Full of protein and mild in flavour, they can be used to make a vegan tuna salad sandwich and a vegan chicken salad sandwich, among others.
What bread can I use in a vegan sandwich?
A note on bread: most bread is vegan and therefore good to use in a vegan sandwich, however there are a few to look out for, especially if you are new to veganism.
Some are made using milk, whey powder or eggs, so always read the label! Check out this article, if you have doubts about what bread to use in your vegan sandwich.
Our list of best vegan sandwich recipes brings together lots of healthy and delicious plant-based sandwich options, so you know where to turn if you need a healthy vegan sandwich recipe in a hurry .