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    30+ Best Vegan Sandwiches for Lunch

    Modified: Feb 17, 2022 by Addison LaBonte · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

    collage of 4 of the recipes from the roundup with text title overlay: the best vegan lunch sandwiches

    Whether you’re working from home or traveling to work or school each day, planning and preparing lunch doesn’t need to be complicated or difficult. This collection of over 30 of the best vegan sandwiches will inspire you to change things up and get you out of your lunch rut!

    collage of 4 of the recipes from the roundup with text title overlay: the best vegan lunch sandwiches

    Sandwiches are often made with meat, but as you will see, there are so many creative ways to use vegetables and beans to make savory and tasteful vegan sandwich fillings. 

    In addition, ingredients such as tofu, tempeh and seitan are flavored and replace meat in some preparations for more elaborate sandwiches that you can use for lunches throughout the week.

    Choose your favorite bread or wrap, regular or gluten-free, to tailor these sandwich recipes to your tastes and needs.

    Vegan Sandwich Recipes

    1. Chickpea Salad with Olives and Walnuts

    Holding a sandwich with two hands over a plate

    Green olives add perfect saltiness to this easy chickpea salad while walnuts give it a nice subtle crunch. A creamy and scrumptious filling for a wrap or sandwich for a quick lunch any day of the week.

    Check out this recipe!

    2. Vegan BLT with Tempeh Bacon

    front view of vegan blt sandwich on a white plate with napkin in the background

    Making a vegan BLT is easy with a tasty tempeh bacon. Layer it up with some crispy lettuce, juicy tomato and creamy vegan mayo for a lunchtime favorite.

    Check out this recipe!

    3. Vegan Mediterranean Wraps by The Stingy Vegan

    one half of Mediterranean wrap on top of another half
    PHOTO CREDIT: THE STINGY VEGAN

    Smashed chickpeas, a rainbow of veggies and a tangy homemade tzatziki sauce are wrapped up in an easy-to-make-ahead lunch to take with you to work or school.

    Check out this recipe!

    4. Vegan Cuban Sandwich by The Vegan Lunchbox

    two halves of Cuban sandwiches on top of each other on plate with tomatoes and cucumbers in front of it
    PHOTO CREDIT: THE VEGAN LUNCHBOX

    Mushrooms replace the ham in this vegan Cuban sandwich. They’re layered with cheese, pickles and mustard between two slices of toasted bread creating enticing flavors for you to enjoy at lunch.

    Check out this recipe!

    5. Epic BBQ Seitan Sandwich by Health My Lifestyle

    hands holding up seitan sandwich over a plate
    PHOTO CREDIT: HEALTH MY LIFESTYLE

    Seitan, made with vital wheat gluten, delivers a meaty texture to this sandwich. It’s layered with creamy avocado, tomato, crisp red onion and lettuce with your favorite BBQ sauce and yellow mustard.

    Check out this recipe!

    6. Vegan Pepperoni Pizza Panini by A Plantiful Path

    vegan pizza paninis with basil and sauce around it
    PHOTO CREDIT: A PLANTIFUL PATH

    An easy lunch recipe layering up your favorite pizza ingredients on bread with marinara sauce and vegan cheese then toasted to melt the cheese. You can enjoy eating this pizza flavored sandwich on the go or at home.

    Check out this recipe!

    7. Vegan Masala Vegetable Grilled Sandwich by The Belly Rules the Mind

    masala vegetable sandwiches on a white serving dish with dipping sauces
    PHOTO CREDIT: THE BELLY RULES THE MIND

    This sandwich, based on a popular Indian street food, is made with flavorful potato masala and a brightly flavored green chutney that’s layered between bread and toasted until crispy. The ingredients are easy to prep in advance for quick and easy lunches during the week.

    Check out this recipe!

    8. Veggie Hummus Sandwich by Veggie Inspired

    veggie hummus sandwich on white plate with vegetable chips on the side
    PHOTO CREDIT: VEGGIE INSPIRED

    Hummus serves as an easy vegan sandwich spread you can layer up with tons of veggies for quick and easy lunch sandwiches. Not only is it easy to meal prep and throw them together quickly, they also travel well and you can easily eat a hummus sandwich on the go.

    Check out this recipe!

    9. Vegan Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce by My Pure Plants

    vegan gyros in white serving dish topped with tzatziki sauce
    PHOTO CREDIT: MY PURE PLANTS

    Delightful and savory shredded oyster mushrooms replace the meat in these vegan gyro sandwiches. Serve it up in a pita with a bright and cooling vegan tzatziki sauce for a delightfully tasty upgrade to your basic lunch sandwich.

    Check out the recipe!

    10. Vegan Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Sandwich by Rescue Dog Kitchen

    vegan tomato mozzarella sandwich with pesto being held
    PHOTO CREDIT: RESCUE DOG KITCHEN

    A simple layered sandwich made with only 4 ingredients and a homemade vegan pesto that creates fabulous flavor to add to your vegan lunch sandwich routine. Perfect for carrying with you on the go or easy to quickly assemble and eat at home.

    Check out this recipe!

    11. Seitan Sauerkraut Sandwich by Vegan Yack Attack

    seitan and sauerkraut sandwich stacked with toothpick in top half
    PHOTO CREDIT: VEGAN YACK ATTACK

    A tangy sandwich combination with thinly sliced seitan to replace the meat, sauerkraut, dijon mustard and zesty horseradish sauce. Easy to make to either eat at home or carry with you to work or school.

    Check out this recipe!

    12. Edamame Hummus Veggie Wraps by Short Girl Tall Order

    edamame hummus veggie wraps on a wooden board
    PHOTO CREDIT: SHORT GIRL TALL ORDER

    Edamame hummus and fresh vegetables make a healthy wrap sandwich you can quickly and easily prep ahead for easy lunches during the week. This oil-free edamame hummus swaps out edamame for chickpeas resulting in a lovely green hummus to add lots of flavor to your vegetable wraps.

    Check out this recipe!

    13. Rainbow Roast Vegetable Sandwich by Rainbow Nourishments

    roasted veggie sandwiches face up o a wooden board
    PHOTO CREDIT: RAINBOW NOURISHMENTS

    This epic vegan sandwich delivers brilliant rainbow colors and flavors using colorful vegetables and condiments. Bright pink beet hummus, butternut squash, zucchini and a green kale pesto are layered in between slices of crusty bread for a beautiful and delightful sandwich combination.

    Check out this recipe!

    14. Healthy Vegan Grilled Cheese by Nutriciously

    holding stacks of vegan grilled cheese sandwiches
    PHOTO CREDIT: NUTRICIOUSLY

    This healthy vegan sandwich isn’t simply a replacement for your garden variety grilled cheese. Instead, it’s made with layers of vegetables, smoked tofu and a homemade cheese sauce that brings lots of luscious, savory flavors to this vegan lunch sandwich. 

    Check out this recipe!

    15. Easy Buffalo Chickpea Sandwich by Chelsea Peachtree

    Buffalo chickpea sandwich on wooden board
    PHOTO CREDIT: CHELSEA PEACHTREE

    Buffalo sauce adds spicy, tangy flavor to the creamy chickpea filling in this sandwich. Serve it up with your favorite bread, regular or gluten-free for an easy lunch sandwich you can throw together in minutes in the morning or the night before.

    Check out this recipe!

    16. Best Vegan Shawarma by Plant Based Folk

    hand getting ready to roll up vegan Shawarma wrap on a plate
    PHOTO CREDIT: PLANT BASED FOLK

    Perfectly spiced and seasoned mushrooms make a savory meat-like filling for these Lebanese wraps. Add in some potatoes, pickles and a creamy garlic sauce for a truly delectable lunch sandwich.

    Check out this recipe!

    17. Vegan Lobster Roll by Zardy Plants

    three vegan lobster rolls on a wooden board with lemon wedges around
    PHOTO CREDIT: ZARDY PLANTS

    This vegan makeover of a New England flavorite uses chickpeas and hearts of palm in a mayonnaise dressing flavored with Old Bay Spice and dulse flakes to make a vegan lobster filling with lots of flavor.  

    Check out this recipe!

    18. Tofu Banh Mi by Home-Cooked Roots

    Tofu Banh Mi sandwich on a wooden board
    PHOTO CREDIT: HOME-COOKED ROOTS

    A vegan spin on the popular Vietnamese sandwich made on a fresh baguette filled with perfectly marinated tofu and topped with quick pickled vegetables, cilantro, sliced cucumbers, jalapeños, and vegan spicy mayo.

    Check out this recipe!

    19. BBQ Mushroom Sandwich by Vegan Blueberry

    mushroom sandwich with barbecue sauce on a white plate
    PHOTO CREDIT: VEGAN BLUEBERRY

    Mushrooms with barbeque sauce make a great tasting sandwich that’s super satisfying. This spin on a traditional BBQ sandwich is easy to make ahead of time for quick lunches during the week.

    Check out this recipe!

    20. Gluten Free Tofu Thai Wrap by XOXO Bella

    tofu thai wraps on wooden board with ingredients around
    PHOTO CREDIT: XOXO BELLA

    An easy 4-ingredient marinade infuses the tofu with flavor before it’s grilled up and stuffed into wraps with crispy, crunchy and colorful veggies. Serve it up with coconut almond dipping sauce to add the final bit of awesome flavor to this easy lunch wrap sandwich.

    Check out this recipe!

    21. Vegan Eggplant Sandwich by Little Sunny Kitchen

    holding open eggplant sandwich, halves stacked on each other
    PHOTO CREDIT: LITTLE SUNNY KITCHEN

    Marinated eggplant takes the place of bacon for a plant-based BLT that’s perfect to pack in your lunches during the week. A simple and easy sandwich that delivers on flavor without taking you tons of time to prepare.

    Check out this recipe!

    22. Vegan Egg Mayo by Vegan Punks

    open-faced vegan egg mayo sandwiches on wooden board garnished with microgreens
    PHOTO CREDIT: VEGAN PUNKS

    Tofu, both firm and silken, combine in this recipe to make a vegan egg salad sandwich. A bit of turmeric added to the tofu gives it the look of eggs and kala namak adds a bit of eggy flavor for a simple lunchtime sandwich.

    Check out this recipe!

    23. Vegan Broccoli Grilled Cheese by Bitter Treats

    vegan broccoli grilled cheese sandwiches in a pan
    PHOTO CREDIT: BITTER TREATS

    A grilled cheese sandwich that sneaks in some broccoli to add heartiness and a bit of extra flavor. Serve it up for lunch with your favorite vegan soup or chili for a warming and satisfying meal.

    Check out this recipe!

    24. Vegan Curry Chickpea Salad by No Sweat Vegan

    curry chickpea salad sandwich on a plate on a kitchen towel
    PHOTO CREDIT: NO SWEAT VEGAN

    A versatile and flavorful chickpea salad you can stuff into a wrap or your favorite bread to carry with you for lunch. Curry adds lots of aromatic flavor and spice to this easy vegan salad.

    Check out this recipe!

    25. Grilled Green Goddess Wrap by Strength and Sunshine

    grilled green goddess wrap on a white plate on green and white kitchen towel
    PHOTO CREDIT: STRENGTH AND SUNSHINE

    This vegan wrap starts with a flavorful spread made with lima beans, nutritional yeast, white balsamic vinegar and some spices, and then it’s stuffed with broccoli and hearts of palm for a crunchy and nutritious lunch.

    Check out this recipe!

    26. Bombay Sandwich by Ministry of Curry

    Bombay sandwich on white surface, halves stacked on top of each other with chips and dips in the background
    PHOTO CREDIT: MINISTRY OF CURRY

    Sliced bread is filled with the flavors of a traditional green herb chutney and fresh sliced tomatoes, cucumber and potato in this simple sandwich. It takes only minutes to make the evening before to take for lunch with you the next day.  

    Check out this recipe!

    27. Peruvian Sandwich by Veggie Desserts

    Peruvian sandwich on wooden board with ingredients scattered around
    PHOTO CREDIT: VEGGIE DESSERTS

    Seasoned and cooked mushrooms, bell pepper and zucchini replace the meat in this hearty sandwich. The final touch is a quick and tangy salsa criolla, a mix of sliced red onions with vinegar and lime juice on top.

    Check out this recipe!

    28. Jalapeno Popper Sandwich by Spa Bettie

    two halves of jalapeno popper sandwich stacked on top of each other on a white plate
    PHOTO CREDIT: SPA BETTIE

    Fresh sliced jalapenos topped with vegan cream cheese, layered with more cheese and grilled on bread to make a spicy, toasted sandwich to serve up for lunch.

    Check out this recipe!

    29. Roasted Beet Sandwiches by Go Dairy Free

    close-up of roasted beet sandwich
    PHOTO CREDIT: GO DAIRY FREE

    Sweet and earthy roasted beets are piled high with sliced apples, greens and an easy garlic herb spread of hummus and tarragon to make a hearty and delightful lunch sandwich.

    Check out this recipe!

    30. Apple Pecan Tempeh Sandwich by Dianne’s Vegan Kitchen

    apple pecan tempeh sandwiches on top of each other with pickles garnished on top
    PHOTO CREDIT: DIANNE'S VEGAN KITCHEN

    Crumbled tempeh takes the place of chicken in this vegan chicken salad sandwich while pecans and apple add the perfect touch of sweet flavor and crunchiness. Wrap it up or make it a sandwich with your favorite bread to carry with you for a tasty and easy lunch on the go.

    Check out this recipe!

    31. Veggie Triple Decker Sandwich by CookEatLiveLove

    triple decker veggie sandwich on white plate with chives around it
    PHOTO CREDIT: COOKEATLIVELOVE

    A simple bright green tarragon, avocado and pea mash adds a light and delicate flavor to this triple layered sandwich. Garlicky hummus and sliced tomato make the other layers, creating a colorful and delightful combination.

    Check out this recipe!

    Have you tried any of these sandwiches? Let us know in the comments below.

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    1. Dianne

      September 17, 2021 at 10:51 am

      So many yummy sandwiches! Thanks so much for including one of mine!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        September 17, 2021 at 2:53 pm

        Thank you Dianne! You're welcome and thanks for contributing! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Janelle

      September 15, 2021 at 7:44 pm

      Thank you so much for these amazing lunch ideas. I love so many of them and will be trying a few.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        September 17, 2021 at 2:52 pm

        Thanks so much, Janelle! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Jacqueline Meldrum

      September 15, 2021 at 4:34 pm

      They all look amazing! Where to start. Just yum!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        September 17, 2021 at 2:52 pm

        Thank you Jacqueline! I can't wait to make them all myself! 🙂

        Reply

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