Lighten Up Your Lunch: 10 Easy Veggie Sandwiches Perfect for Summer!

Making a fantastic sandwich is truly an art form. Often, we settle for boring bread, cheeses, and lettuce. Yes, they’re thoughtless to create and easy to assemble, but you don’t need to get in a sandwich rut this summer. Try these 10 light and easy vegan summer sandwich recipes from our Food Monster App for your next picnic or office desk lunch.

1. Tandoori Sweet Potato Sandwich

This tasty Tandoori Sweet Potato Sandwich will put a unique spin on your usual lunch options. Serve the tandoori sweet potatoes hot with a creamy mint chutney while the crispness still lasts!

2. Portobello ‘Bacon’ Sandwich

For a heartier option, try this Portobello ‘Bacon’ Sandwich. This sandwich right here is all those things and more. Smoky, savory Portobello mushroom “bacon” is paired with salty olives, spicy arugula, crunchy greens, and a creamy avocado spread.

3. Green Goddess Griller

Now, this Green Goddess Griller is a true summer sandwich! Nutty pesto, creamy avocado, and melty vegan cheese come together between two pieces of bread to create the grilled sandwich of your dreams.

4. Carrot and Zucchini Hummus Sandwich

This may not technically be a sandwich, but these Carrot and Zucchini Hummus Sandwiches can be whatever you want it to be. Carrot and zucchini, respectively, are shredded, combined with hummus and dill, and then slathered on two pieces of crunchy, toasty bread. Easy!

5. High-Protein Curry Chickpea Sandwich

Wow, what a sandwich. This High-Protein Curry Chickpea Sandwich will give your lunch the makeover you’ve always wanted. Easy, you can have it ready in less than 10 minutes.

6. Shooter’s Sandwich: Mushrooms and Kale With Homemade Horseradish-Dijon Sauce

If you’re looking for some filling bar food, this Shooter’s Sandwich: Mushrooms and Kale With Homemade Horseradish-Dijon Sauce will suffice. In this healthier veganized version, mushrooms and kale are the base of the sandwich that is then topped it with crunchy cucumber slices and slathered it with horseradish-Dijon sauce.

7. Roast Jackfruit Rolls

These Roast Jackfruit Rolls are truly a treat. Add a drizzle of hot sauce or some homemade mushroom gravy for a truly authentic food truck experience.

8. Fried Plantain French Toast Sandwich

If you’re looking for something a little different, go for this Fried Plantain French Toast Sandwich recipe! Serve this French toast sandwich with a drizzle of maple syrup and a side of savory hash browns.

9. Spicy Roasted Chickpea Spread Sandwich

You can’t go wrong with chickpeas, and this Spicy Roasted Chickpea Spread Sandwich is proof! The fiery roasted chickpeas are seasoned with cayenne and lemon, then blended with sundried tomatoes for a delightful flavor combination.

10. Grilled Buffalo Tofu Po’ Boy with Apple Slaw

This Grilled Buffalo Tofu Po’’ Boy with Apple Slaw will rival its meaty alternative. This is a simple and easy-to-make, no-fuss sandwich with all the authentic Buffalo flavors.

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home

Reducing your meat intake and incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet is known to Support various health benefits, including reducing chronic inflammation, improving heart health, enhancing mental well-being, achieving fitness goals, meeting nutritional needs, managing allergies, and promoting gut health, among others. Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer,  prostate cancer, and has many side effects.

For those of you interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend grabbing our favorite plant-based cookbooks and downloading the Food Monster App — with over 20,000 delicious recipes, it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals, and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

Here are some great resources to get you started:

• Weekly Vegan Meal Plans
• Plant-Based Health Resources
• Plant-Based Food & Recipes
• Plant-Based Nutrition Resources
• The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
• Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Recipes
• High Protein Plant-Based Recipes
• Plant-Based Meal Prep
• Plant-Based Cookbooks 

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