10 Plant-Based Sandwiches with Root Vegetables

Root vegetables may not be the most popular primary sandwich ingredients, but maybe they should be. From a pulled carrot sandwich to a roasted beet chip sandwich to a sweet potato Reuben sandwich, root veggies seem to shine between pieces of bread. Enjoy!

1. BBQ Pulled Carrot Sandwich

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In this recipe, carrots and onions are sautéed until tender, then covered in a smoky homemade barbecue sauce and served on a bun to create the perfect pulled vegetable sandwich. The result is spicy, tender, mouthwateringly delicious, and also easy to make. This BBQ Pulled Carrot Sandwich by Rhea Parsons is amazing when topped with cool, crunchy coleslaw that contrasts with the smoky spiciness at work.

2. Roasted Beet Chip Sandwich With Horseradish Cashew Spread

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Sweet golden beets, fresh, crunchy sprouts, and a spicy horseradish cashew spread come together in this hearty and nutritious sandwich. Considering the only food you have to cook in this recipe is beet chips, this sandwich is super easy to make. Simply roast the beets, mix and spread the cashew cream, and layer on the toppings! You have to try this Roasted Beet Chip Sandwich With Horseradish Cashew Spread by Erin Beccia.

3. Roasted Root Veggie Sandwich With Carrot Fries

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The ultimate veggie sandwich! Carrots, parsnips, beets, and potatoes, topped with fresh guacamole and cashew cheese and served with a side of crispy carrot fries. This Roasted Root Veggie Sandwich With Carrot Fries by Gabrielle St. Claire is spectacular!

4. Tandoori Sweet Potato Sandwich

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Put an interesting spin on your usual lunch with this Tandoori Sweet Potato Sandwich by Tina Dawson. Sweet potato is soaked in a flavor-packed marinade and then roasted until perfectly crisp on the outside — and the packs quite a punch! Serve the tandoori sweet potatoes hot with a creamy mint chutney while the crispness still lasts! It’ll still taste great when it goes cold and soft, but then, why would you let such deliciousness sit out for that long without purpose?

5. Bombay Potato Sandwich With Cilantro Chutney

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Bombay sandwich, also known as the Mumbai sandwich, is a common Indian “street food.” The main ingredients are green sauce or cilantro chutney and boiled potatoes. It’s usually served with cheese, cucumber, tomato, onion, and other vegetables. Chaat masala is used for this recipe, which is prepared with mango powder, which can be purchased in stores specializing in Hindu and Asian products. If you do not have chaat masala, you can substitute it with garam masala, which is easier to find. You don’t want to miss out on this Bombay Potato Sandwich With Cilantro Chutney by Yana Chistyakova.

6. Smoked Carrot ‘Salmon’ Sandwiches

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Vegan smoked salmon made out of carrots over sourdough bread, dill, and cream cheese! These Smoked Carrot ‘Salmon’ Sandwiches by True Foods Blog are a twist on the classic that’s better than the original!

7. Caramelized Shallot and Portobello Open-Faced Sandwich

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In this recipe, caramelized shallots and meaty portobello mushrooms top a crusty whole-grain bread. The savory flavors of the shallots and mushrooms mingle with a creamy, yet refreshing homemade cashew cream sauce that’s both lemony and a little cheesy. This Caramelized Shallot and Portobello Open-Faced Sandwich by Maya Sozer will need to be eaten with a fork and knife and it’s best served with a bowl of soup.

8. Crispy Kohlrabi Sandwich With Tamari Shallots

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This recipe makes two of the most delicious sandwiches you (and your friend) will ever taste. The lightly breaded, tender kohlrabi is topped with tangy caramelized shallots and crisp cucumbers. This Crispy Kohlrabi Sandwich With Tamari Shallots by Nadine Horn and Jorg Mayer is the best thing you’re going to taste between two pieces of bread.

9. Bombay Masala Toast: Curried Potato Sandwich

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Bombay masala toast is a classic street food in Mumbai that can be found at just about any kiosk. Similar to pav, another type of street food sandwich, Bombay masala toast is a delicious sandwich comprised of lip-smacking curried potatoes stuffed between two slices of bread, which are smeared with butter and tantalizing green chutney. This Bombay Masala Toast: Curried Potato Sandwich by Anupama Paliwal is a classic, crispy, tasty, and quick snack or lunch.

10. Sweet Potato Reuben Sandwich

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The traditional Reuben consists of roasted corn beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing. In this unique take on the classic sandwich, the meat is substituted for savory, roasted sweet potato greased in coconut oil, and the rest of the toppings are the same but dairy-free. Make sure to serve this Sweet Potato Reuben Sandwich by Quelcy Kogel on toasted rye bread for ultra-authentic flavor.

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