28 Vegetarian Sandwich Recipes You Need to Know

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28 Vegetarian Sandwich Recipes You Need to Know2/28 Cumin-Spiced Lentil Burgers 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cumin-Spiced Lentil Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I adapted my Turkish daughter-in-law’s traditional recipe for lentil logs—typically wrapped in a lettuce leaf and served with a lemon wedge—into vegan burgers. If you prefer a spicier version, add hot chili powder or crushed red chile peppers. —Sheila Joan Suhan, Scottdale, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 434 calories, 23g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 780mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (2g

sugars, 16g fiber), 16g protein

sugars, 16g fiber), 16g protein. P.S. Your sandwiches won’t be complete without our secret technique to making the best sandwiches. 3/28 Buffalo Tofu Wrap 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Buffalo Tofu Wrap Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves the tofu filling in this wrap! For parties, we often serve it as a dip with tortilla chips or pita bread. My husband requests this often, and it’s super easy to double the recipe if needed. —Deanna Wolfe, Muskegon, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1

I use tempeh here, which is a fermented soy product that

wrap: 452 calories, 29g fat (7g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1066mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. 4/28 Saucy Tempeh Sloppy Joes Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Saucy Tempeh Sloppy Joes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grew up eating sloppy joe sandwiches and can’t get enough of the messy deliciousness. Even though I eat meatless once or twice a week, I still enjoy the rich and hearty flavor of meat. I use tempeh here, which is a fermented soy product that

is high in protein and has a savory, nutty, earthy flavor

is high in protein and has a savory, nutty, earthy flavor. Its taste and texture work well in dishes that usually feature ground beef, making these tempeh sloppy joes a dinner winner. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 273 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. 5/28 Grilled Chickpea Salad Sandwich 2 Reviews Contest Winner Grilled Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my mother comes to visit, she enjoys

a good old-fashioned chicken salad sandwich

a good old-fashioned chicken salad sandwich. As a vegetarian, I make chickpea salad sandwiches all the time and finally had the guts to make one for her. After some hesitation, she tasted it and was instantly hooked! —Dannika Stevenson, Akron, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 370 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 753mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 9g fiber), 17g protein. 6/28 Black Bean Rice Burgers 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A salsa and sour cream sauce helps dress up these hearty vegetarian

These melts are especially delicious in the

burgers. “My fiance, who’s a confirmed meat-and-potatoes man, loves these sandwiches and asks for them often,” relates Laura Wimbrow of Ocean City, Maryland. Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 482 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 1070mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 21g protein. 7/28 Portobello Mushroom Sandwiches 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Portobello Melts Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We’re always looking for satisfying vegetarian meals, and this one tops the list. These melts are especially delicious in the

summer when we have tons of homegrown tomatoes

summer when we have tons of homegrown tomatoes. —Amy Smalley, Morehead, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 460 calories, 35g fat (7g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 934mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. 8/28 Green Chile Grilled Cheese Melt 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter created a masterpiece with her ultimate grilled cheese and chiles sandwich. Want more heat? Use a 4-ounce can of diced jalapenos instead of the mild green chiles. —Julia Huntington, Cheyenne, Wyoming Nutrition Facts: 1

Meatless meals are so tasty when these hearty bean burgers are on the menu

sandwich: 431 calories, 29g fat (15g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 730mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. 9/28 Salsa Black Bean Burgers 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Meatless meals are so tasty when these hearty bean burgers are on the menu. Guacamole and sour cream make them seem decadent. —Jill Reichardt, St. Louis, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 323 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 557mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 13g protein. 10/28 Lentil Sloppy Joes 8 Reviews

My preschooler will always eat every bite of these tangy lentil joes

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lentil Sloppy Joes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I experimented with making more vegetarian-friendly recipes, this was one of my biggest hits—we still eat it weekly! My preschooler will always eat every bite of these tangy lentil joes. —Christina Rock, Covington, Washington. Learn how to make vegan sloppy joes that are made with red lentils. Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 215 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 438mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 7g fiber), 8g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat

protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 11/28 Pear Waldorf Pitas 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pear Waldorf Pitas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 20 mini pitas halves Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a guaranteed table brightener for a shower, luncheon or party. Just stand back and watch these sandwiches vanish. For an eye-catching presentation, I tuck each one into a colorful folded napkin. —Roxann Parker, Dover, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 pita half: 67 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g

fiber), 2g protein

fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. 12/28 Sun-Dried Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich 1 Review Sun-Dried Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Grilled cheese is a classic quick and easy meal. I love experimenting with different combinations. This is one of my favorites. —jessie Apfe, Berkeley, California Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 491 calories, 31g fat (14g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 942mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 13/28 Hummus & Veggie Wrap-Up 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hummus &

Everyone at work wants to know how to make it

Veggie Wrap-Up Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had a vegan wrap that was similar to this once when I stopped at a diner while on a long and arduous walk. I enjoyed it so much that I modified it to my own taste and now have it for lunch on a regular basis. Everyone at work wants to know how to make it. —Michael Steffens, Indianapolis, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 235 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 415mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate

(4g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein

(4g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 14/28 Chickpea Salad Sandwiches 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chickpea Salad Sandwiches Recipe photo by Jena Carlin for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 295 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 586mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 10g protein. 15/28 Basil-Tomato Grilled Cheese 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The tastes of summer abound in this easy

Italian-style grilled cheese sandwich

Italian-style grilled cheese sandwich. Not only is it delicious, it’s super-fast, so you can get back to those summer outdoor activities. —Sylvia Schmitt, Sun City, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 467 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 723mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. 16/28 Fresh Veggie Pockets 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One summer I worked at a health food store that sold sandwiches. We were close to a college campus, so I made lots of these fresh-filled

pitas for the students

pitas for the students. Crunchy with crisp vegetables and nutty sunflower kernels, they’re a fast-to-fix lunch when you’re on the go.-Linda Reeves, Cloverdale, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 2 filled pita halves: 434 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 571mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 14g protein. 17/28 Eggplant Sandwich 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Eggplant Sandwich Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Grill this eggplant, tomato and goat cheese sandwich to perfection…it makes a delicious meatless meal. —Jennifer Jaras, Corona,

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