Panera Bread Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich (Copycat Recipe)
This Copycat Panera Bread Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich recipe is so easy that takes 10 minutes! Made with creamy hummus and fresh veggies, it's vegan friendly and can be made gluten-free for those with allergies. Try this delicious Copycat Vegan Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich from Panera right at the comfort of your own home!
Panera mediterranean veggie sandwich is delicious and popular at Panera - and you can make this easy sandwich recipe right at your own home!
And now you can make this popular panera veggie sandwich at home!
Table of contents
- Why this Panera mediterranean veggie sandwich recipe works
- Ingredients to make the mediterranean veggie Panera sandwich
- Easy Step-by-Step Guide with Photos: How to make Panera Bread mediterranean veggie sandwich
- Serving Side Options
- Comparing this recipe to mediterranean veggie sandwich Panera version
- Frequently asked questions
- Final Thoughts
- Recipe Card
Why this Panera mediterranean veggie sandwich recipe works
Its Fast: This 10-minute sandwich packs so much flavor between two slices of bread, it's a winner indeed!
Diet Friendly: This veggie sandwich is also vegan-friendly as written and can be made gluten-free too simply by using gluten-free bread. You can also make this meal low carb by substituting bread for keto friendly options.
High Quality: Its made with good for you ingredients like hummus, cucumber, and feta cheese that keep you full and give you the perfect balance of protein and carbs.
With so many reasons why this sandwich works, I'm convinced it's the perfect panera sandwich. 🙂
Ingredients to make the mediterranean veggie Panera sandwich
- Sandwich Bread: If you can't find Panera's tomato basil bread, no worries! Whole grain or sourdough bread works just as well. You can also choose to use any bread of your choice such as gluten free or keto friendly bread.
- Hummus: store-bought or your own hummus; I prefer to use plain or roasted garlic, but feel free to use your favorite flavor of hummus; if you don't like tahini, you can try our basic tahini-free hummus
- Feta Crumbles: for vegan , use feta cheese alternatives such as Violife or Follow Your Heart, or you can make your own tofu feta at home)
- Green Leaf Lettuce: Substitute red leaf lettuce or butterhead if preferred
- Tomato Slices: you can use any type of tomato that you'd like
- Jarred Roasted Red Peppers: Panera mainly uses sweet peppadew peppers, and you can find them at many grocery stores such as Whole Foods.
- Cucumber Slices: English cucumber, or mini cucumber
- Red Onion Slices
Easy Step-by-Step Guide with Photos: How to make Panera Bread mediterranean veggie sandwich
First, toast the bread to your liking.
You can skip toasting if you prefer your bread not toasted.
Spread half of the hummus on one of the slices of bread.
Repeat with the other bread slice.
Sprinkle on half of the feta crumbles onto one of the slices of bread.
Layer the remaining ingredients over top of the feta starting with the lettuce followed by the tomato slices, red onion, roasted red peppers, and cucumber slices.
Finally, sprinkle on the remaining feta crumbles. Top with the other slice of bread to complete your mediterranean veggie sandwich.
And you have your sandwich, serve and enjoy!
Serving Side Options
This sandwich goes well with any kind of chips, fruit cup, pickles, or soup! Here are our recommendations to get your ideas flowing. You can mix and match and make your own versions of you pick two with these options!
- Panera Copycat Black Bean Soup
- White Bean Soup
- Easy Mediterranean Rice
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Comparing this recipe to mediterranean veggie sandwich Panera version
This homemade version not only tastes great, it is healthier than the version at the restaurant. The original Mediterranean veggie sandwich at panera bread is loaded with carbs (mainly from their tomato basil bread), so opting for your own bread of your choice will save you quite a bit of carbs.
Here is a quick chart of how this version compares with the restaurant bought option:
| Sandwich | Calories (cal) | Net Carbs (g) | Protein (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panera Version | 500 | 71 | 18 | 14 |
| Homemade (w/Dave's Killer Whole Wheat Bread) | 323 | 36 | 10 | 13 |
| Homemade (w/Dave's Killer Bread Thinly Sized) - Low Carb | 200 | 29 | 8 | 13 |
Check out our guide on what to order at Panera for vegetarian options where we share recommended healthy vegetarian options and give you tips to make your meal low carb friendly!
Frequently asked questions
Panera's version is not vegan as is because it is made with dairy-based feta cheese and there is honey in the tomato basil bread. But you can make this a vegan copycat sandwich at home. Use vegan feta and gluten free bread to make a vegan gluten free version at home instead.
For leftovers, store in the refrigerator for 24 hours. If you use homemade hummus to use this sandwich, consume within the next day as it likely does not have any preservatives. Check out our guide on how long hummus lasts to learn how long each version of hummus can last.
To keep your Panera Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich fresh and delicious, store the veggies and hummus in separate containers. When you're ready to eat, just assemble the sandwich, and it will taste as fresh as if you made it right at Panera!
If you plan to pack it for lunch, keep the components separate and put the sandwich together right before eating. This way, you avoid any soggy bread problems.
Final Thoughts
If you made this recipe, let us know in the comments below! We'd love to hear how your homemade version compared to the restaurant bought version!
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Recipe Card
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 heaping tablespoons hummus
- 2 tablespoons vegan feta crumbles (such as Violife or Follow Your Heart; you can use traditional feta if not vegan or avoiding dairy)
- 2 pieces green leaf lettuce (can substitute red leaf lettuce or butterhead)
- 2-3 tomato slices
- 2 thin red onion slices, cut into strips
- ¼ cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and cut into strips
- 5 thin cucumber slices
Instructions
- Toast the bread to your liking or skip if you prefer the bread not toasted.
- Spread half of the hummus on one side of one slice of bread. Repeat with the other slice.
- Sprinkle on half of the feta crumbles onto one of the slices of bread.
- Layer the remaining ingredients over top of the feta starting with the lettuce followed by the tomato slices, red onion, roasted red peppers, and cucumber slices. Sprinkle on the remaining feta crumbles.
- Top with the other slice of bread.
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Thank you! I love all the details you give. The people who make the piquante peppers recommend piquillo peppers as a sub and my store had those. They worked great.
Thanks for sharing that, Nicky! Glad you enjoyed the sandwich!