Removing the crust makes it more delicate than your average sandwich.
Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood.
Green Goddess Sandwich
This green goddess sandwich is fresh and satisfying.
Photo:Photographer: Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
The dressing packs a flavorful punch with capers and lemon juice.
The cucumber and sprouts add a nice crunch, and the seasoned avocado brings in the creaminess.
Mix it up by trying it with canned chickpeas or black beans.
Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and surprisingly delicious.
Celery brings a nice crunch.
Vegetarian Antipasto Sliders
These vegetarian sliders are a delicious twist on the classic Italian app.
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
Look for soft, pull-apart dinner rolls in the bakery section of your grocery store.
If you might’t find them, swap in 6 whole-wheat burger buns and make larger sandwiches.
Caprese Sandwich
This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta.
Victor Protasio
The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor.
And using the flavorful leafy carrot tops in it is like getting herbs for free.
Get a serving of fruit, too, when you enjoy the sandwich with a fresh pear.
Baked Falafel Sandwiches
This street-style falafel sandwich is herbaceous, tangy and rich.
The falafel gets nice and crispy in the oven while the veggies inside keep it simple and fresh.
Make the tahini sauce (see Associated Recipe) ahead of time for easy prep.
With this vegetarian Reuben sandwich, you won’t miss the meat.
Try it for a quick breakfast or snack.
Whole-Wheat Veggie Wrap
Use whichever veggies you have on hand to fill up this veggie wrap.
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn
The avocado and hummus help hold the wrap togetherand provide heart-healthy fat and fiber.
It’ll keep you energized until dinner.
Feel free to swap in your other favorite sandwich vegetables, sprouts or greens.
Piled-High Vegetable Pitas
Fresh, bright flavors come alive in these easy vegetarian pitas.
These pitas would also work well with whatever leftover cooked veggies you have on hand.
No need to warm the roasted veggies up; this recipe tastes great chilled or at room temperature.
Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely
The tangy, spicy slaw adds crunch.
Wrap these up to take as a healthy and portable lunch for work.
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