10 Tasty Meatless Sandwiches
That is if you don't count tuna as "meat."
Not being a meat eater and a big sandwich lover, it's been a challenge coming up with sandwiches that I like. Maybe you have had the same problem.
Before I was off meat, a turkey club on rye was my favorite sandwich. Over the years, the turkey disappeared and was replaced with more veggies including the ever so "tasty" veggie burger.
What I was hoping to do here is share my top ten picks that I actually do eat, even though they aren't all that low fat.
I'm aware that for some true through and through vegans that don't eat cheese, eggs or fish, you may not find these to your liking. For me, they are fun and quick. I've even had some converts once they tried them. So take a look and leave me a tasty comment for your favorite meatless sandwich.
.. and don't forget to take the polls. Thanks!
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#1 Vegan Sub
Ingredients
- oat - wheat - rye or white sub roll
- banana peppers
- green bell peppers
- black olives
- tomato
- shredded lettuce
- shredded cheddar and monterey jack
- American cheese (white) and shredded mozzarella
- spinach
- slivered almonds
- crushed walnuts or cashews (optional) It's actually pretty good.
- oregano and pepper seasonings
- olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the roll length wise and just load it up. I don't use any condiments. Serve with 1 oz Baked Lay's potato chips (optional).
Make your luncheons something they'll remember.
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Cuisinart-TOB-195-Toaster-Broiler-Stainless Oven
Why I use a toaster oven.
I use a toaster oven for all my baking, and can't remember not having one. For the past eight years it's all I've used, forgoing a conventional oven. It doesn't take up much room, and I can make small portions without heating up the kitchen or using much electric.
If you have a small family or there is just one or two in your household, having this small appliance comes in handy. Besides, no more cleaning that big old oven.
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#2 Toasted Cheese on Oat Bread
Toasted American Cheese on Oat Bread
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Ingredients
- 2 slices of oat bread
- 2 slices of American cheese
- butter
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven or toaster oven to 400 degrees. If using a toaster oven be sure to turn the setting to toast.
- Butter both slices of bread slightly. Place cheese on one slice of bread. Cover with the other slice butter side facing cheese. Put in heated oven until the bread begins to toast and cheese is melted.
#3 Tomato Cheese Melt on Russian Rye
Tomato and American Cheese on Russian Rye Bread
Thank you Gail for the fresh carrot from your garden!
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Make this sandwich without the tomatoes and serve it with a cup of tomato & rice soup! Yum!
Tomato and Cheese Melt Recipe
I love this sandwich and make it a lot, especially in the summer when I have fresh tomatoes from my garden. If you make it without the tomatoes (like a regular grilled cheese), it goes great with a cup of tomato and rice soup.
Photo credit by favored1
Cook Time
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 8-10 minutes
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- freshly sliced tomato
- 1 slice of America cheese
- butter
- 2 slices of Russian rye or what ever bread you like
- fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat toaster oven/oven to 375 degrees with setting on toast. Butter 2 slices of bread lightly on one side.
- Lay cheese then tomato on one slice of bread.
- Place the other buttered slice on top making sure butter side faces the inside.
- Line a small cookie sheet with foil and put sandwich in the center to toast until bread is slightly browned and cheese begins to melt.
- Remove from oven and let cool a minute. Be sure to reset your oven to bake.
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Non-Stick Toaster Oven Set
Using a Foreman Grill works great too!
George Foreman 4-Serving Removable Plate Grill and Panini Press
#4 Cottage Cheese on Oat Bread
Cold & Creamy Cottage Cottage Cheese (2% milk) on Oat Bread
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#5 Natural Applesauce on Oat Bread
Natural Applesauce on Oat Bread
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Sugar Sandwich?
A friend of my mom's once told me that during the war they were so poor that they often ate sugar sandwiches.
Plain sugar on white bread. She still likes it. For me, I've never tried it.
#6 PB & Mini Marshmallows on Oat Bread - I tried this after a student suggested it. I tried it. I liked it. (Haven't done the PB & Bananas yet).
Poll: PB & M
Have you ever eaten marshmallows on your sandwich?
You say tomato, I say tomatoe! How do you spell it?
For as long as I can remember there has been a debate over the tomato/e. Is it a fruit or vegetable? Do you spell it with or without an "e". So why stop the debate now? Here are what some people are saying:
Tomato of course
FashionMommy 5 years ago It is a fruit and I spell it without an e.
JGracey 5 years ago It's a fruit, and tomato is spelled without an e, unless it's plural (like tomatoes).
natashaely 5 years ago It does not have an e on the end. You only put that in when you make it a plural and it becomes tomatoes!
Kathryn Grace 5 years ago from San Francisco Yes, I spell it without the e, and I'm originally from the Midwest, so I say tow-may-tow. My dad, who haled from an almost southern part of the Midwest used to say "tuh-may-tuh."
KateHonebrink 5 years ago No 'e', except when used in the plural form with an 's' after the 'e'.
RetroMom 5 years ago Tomato and tomatoes when plural.
lilymom24 5 years ago tomato. Definitely without the "e" ;)
TOMATOE, EVERYONE KNOWS THAT.
Little Linda Pinda 5 years ago from Florida I still spell it with the e even though I think it is wrong but that is how it comes out. I realize it is a fruit but my I really feel like it is a veggie.
Poll
Tomato or Tomatoe?
How do you spell it?
#7 Egg Salad on Bagel
Egg Salad, American Cheese, fresh bib lettuce from my garden,
mayo on a cinnamon raisin bagel. Just picked my berries too.
Photo credit by favored1
Ingredients
- 2 hard boiled eggs
- 2 tablespoons (or more if desired) of light mayonnaise
- 1 fresh pre-sliced cinnamon raisin bagel
- freshly picked bib lettuce
- 1 slice of American cheese
- ground black pepper
- optional : oregano - paprika - Italian seasonings
Instructions
- Peel cold hard boiled eggs.
- Chop very finely in a small bowl.
- Add seasonings (to taste). I don't add salt, there is plenty in the cheese and mayo. I like adding the seasonings before the mayo to make sure they are evenly distributed.
- Stir/fold in mayonnaise. Using a fork, mash the eggs against the sides of the dish for a creamier texture.
- Layer half of the bagel with egg salad, cheese, lettuce and top with the other side of the bagel.
- Serve with fresh fruit and beverage.
Poll: Are you a vegan if you eat tuna? How about cheese or eggs? - Does this look "tasty?" Of course the lighting wasn't that good, but really...
Can you still be a vegan if you eat fish?
#8 Tuna and Cheese on Russian Rye
Solid White Albacore Tuna and American Cheese on Russian Rye
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Graceonline likes her egg salad sandwich with spring salad greens.
So I tried this spring salad mix:
Green Romaine
Tango
Lolla Rose
Radicchio
#9 Tuna on Cinnamon Raisin Bagel
Solid White Albacore Tuna and American Cheese on a Cinnamon Raisin Bagel
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Toaster Oven Cookbooks
I really wasn't kidding when I said that I only use my toaster oven. Being a vegetarian I really don't have a need for a regular oven. Most of my meals can be baked in my little oven, and I even bake my cookies, cakes, etc. in it. Sure making cookies takes a little longer, but it still works out for me. You will be so surprised how you do more portion control with your eating.
You will find a vast amount of great recipes to fit your lifestyle.
#10 Tuna Melt
Solid White Albacore Tuna and American Cheese on
Jewish Rye, Oat Bread, Pumpernickle or Russian Rye
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Tuna Salad Recipe - Basic recipe I use for my tuna sandwiches.
Solid White Albacore Tuna and American Cheese on Oat Bread or Russian Rye.
Photo credit by favored1
Cook Time
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 8-10 minutes
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- Solid White Albacore Tuna (packed in water) drained from 5 oz can
- 1 Slice of American Cheese
- 2 slices of whatever bread you like - I prefer Jewish rye for a tuna melt.
- 2 tablespoons of Light mayonnaise (or amount you prefer)
- Seasonings: ground black pepper and oregano
- Optional: buttercrunch or bib lettuce
- Optional: chopped celery and onion
Instructions
- Drain tuna. In a small bowl break up the tuna into small pieces with a fork.
- Add seasonings and stir well adding mayo a little at a time.
- Spoon out onto bread, top with cheese and bread.
- Note: For a plain tuna sandwich - I like my tuna salad really cold, so I make sure the tuna is already in the frig before I made this. If you prefer, make up the tuna salad and place in the refrigerator for about an hour before making your sandwich.
- Note: Tuna melt instructions - Preheat toaster oven/oven to 375 degrees with setting on toast. Line a small cookie sheet with foil and put sandwich in the center to toast until bread is slightly browned and cheese begins to melt. Remove from oven and let cool a minute. Be sure to reset your oven to bake.
Poll: Bring it on ...
Did you find a sandwich you might like to try? If so, which one. If not, why not?
Vegan Sandwiches
Here are a few recipes you may like for some lunch or light dinner vegan ideas. If video is not working you can link directly to it by clinking on the link below.
Click here for more vegan/vegetarian Sandwich recipes.
- Veggie Sandwiches
From Hallelujah Acres you'll learn how to make a great healthy sandwich. - How to Make A Veggie Burger
Chef shows you how to make veggie burger from scratch. - Rip Esselstyn's Vegetarian Sandwich Wrap
Recipes from the Engine 2 Diet - Black Bean Vegan Burgers
Totally full of flavor black bean burgers you can make and freeze ahead of time. - Grilled Veggie Subs
How to grill vegetables for your vegan sub. Takes a little time but is full of flavor.
Recipe Cards & Boxes
It seems that I'm always coming across a new recipe I can use. Even though it's easy to print it out on the computer or even save it to my desktop, I still like using "good old" recipe cards. Perhaps you feel the same way.
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