25 Vegan Sandwich Recipes That Make Lunch The Best Meal Of The Day

The world of vegan sandwiches is certainly not limited to a single smear of hummus and a sad pile of cold veggies. Fry up some tempeh, bake a batch of falafel, or make an avocado-based dressing, and you'll realize there are about a million better things to put between bread than faux deli meat. Here are 54 vegan sandwiches that make lunchtime the *best* time.

BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sliders

Pile barbecue-sauced pulled jackfruit with abandon on your choice of sturdy bun — after all, it’s a fruit! (via Brit + Co.)

Chickpea Salad Vegan Sandwich

Who needs canned tuna when you can make this nutritious chickpea mash? You could even eat it on its own – it's that good. (via Brit + Co.)

Smoky TTLA Sandwich

Make this fried tempeh sandwich at home, and you’ll forever understand why it inspired an iconic viral Facebook review. (via Brit + Co.)

BBQ Tofu Stuffed Pita Pockets

Find a creative use for tofu by stuffing it in pillowy pita, complete with mayo, BBQ sauce, romaine, and sprouts. (via Brit + Co.)

Carrot Hot Dogs With Magic BBQ Sauce And Aioli

These carrot-based hot dogs aren't just an amazing vegetarian BBQ option, they're soy-free and whole food-based, making them flavorful and nutritious. Who cares if hot dogs aren't sammies? If there's a bun involved, we're in. (via Brit + Co.)

Vegan Grilled Fluffernutter

Our epic dessert-ified vegan sandwich begins with a recipe for semi-homemade vegan marshmallow fluff featuring vegan Dandies Marshmallows, a tapioca-based mallow that rivals Jet-Puffed, and aquafaba, the brine drained off from a can of chickpeas. (via Brit + Co.)

Healthier Tempeh Reuben

Lighten up this deli staple with marinated and pan-fried tempeh, cashew cheese, and tahini-based thousand island dressing. The use of sauerkraut and warm, toasty bread keeps things traditional and tasty. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Vegan French Dip Sandwich

Sautéed portobellos provide all the meatiness you need in this horseradish-spiced sandwich, best dipped in the umami-rich cooking liquid of the mushrooms. (via Connoisseurus Veg)

Vegan BLT

Believe it or not, you can make sweet and smoky vegan bacon with thinly sliced eggplant, staple condiments, and an oven. Don’t skip the raw onion during sandwich assembly; a few slivers add zippiness to this crispy, juicy masterpiece. (via Minimalist Baker)

Vegan Hummus Wraps

For an easy vegan lunch idea, simply toss whatever veg you have on-hand onto a hummus-covered tortilla! (via A Spicy Perspective)

BBQ Mushroom Pulled Pork Sandwich

Swap in mushrooms for the traditional BBQ pulled pork sandwich for the *most* satisfying plant-based sandwich. (via Live Eat Learn)

Vegan Grilled Cheese

This easy and comforting recipe is crispy on the outside, and gooey on the inside with stringy vegan mozzarella cheese. (via Two Spoons)

Vegan Egg Salad Sandwich

A little tofu and cashew cream plus red onion and spices make this vegan sandwich flavorful and oh-so delicious. (via Chef Bai)

California Rainbow Veggie Sub With Goddess Dressing + BBQ Kale Chips

Veggies piled high, creamy goddess dressing (vegan style), and some spicy chipotle-spiced kale chips make this sub sandwich vegan-friendly and entirely mouth-watering. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Roasted Cauliflower Pita Sandwiches

Cauliflower lovers rise! This pita is seasoned with Mediterranean spices, fresh tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and tahini for a filling lunch. (via Feel Good Foodie)

Vegan Oven-Baked Falafel Burgers

Fried chickpeas filled with all the spices and flavors make this vegan burger truly delightful. It also gives you a taste of the Mediterranean! (via Rachel Mansfield)

“Chicken” Fried Tofu Sandwiches With Spicy Buffalo Slaw

Mimic the comforting flavors of a fried chicken sandwich by breading and frying a slab of tofu, and nestling it in a kaiser roll with dairy-free slaw for the *best* vegan sandwich around! (via Connoisseurus Veg)

Vegan Tofu Wraps

Choose a wrap or roll for this nutritious vegan lunch made with store-bought vegan Caesar dressing, baked tofu, and topped with lettuce and pico de gallo. (via Cilantro Parsley)

Tofu Scramble

For when you're craving eggs, this flavorful tofu scramble over (or in between) toast does the trick! (via Munching With Mariyah)

Miso Avocado Toast

This recipe from Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit($29) by Candice Kumai is an incredibly delicious take on avocado toast that blew our taste buds away. (via Brit + Co.)

Lentil Burger

A lentil and mushroom burger topped with pickled red onions and vegan mayo is perfect for when you're really hungry. (via Sir Kensington's)

Cheesy Vegan Patty Melt

No need for drive-thru – this patty melt delivers the cheesy, meaty textures you'd expect from a legendary patty melt.(via No Eggs Or Ham)

BBQ Tempeh Sandwich

This simple BBQ tempeh sandwich is a delicious mix of avocado, sprouts, vegan mayo, and tangy sauce. (via Sir Kensington's)

White Bean Avocado Sandwich

This sandwich is painfully easy to put together and so extremely delicious -- no cooking needed! (via Feel Good Foodie)

Vegan Caprese Sandwich

Pile on the goodness of pesto, tomato, vegan cheese, basil, and whatever else you see fit for a decadent Caprese sammie. (via The Edgy Veg)

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