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8 Meat-Free Sandwich Ideas
By Marygrace Stergakos, Eat. Drink. Better.
During my first year of being vegan, I didn’t really know what to eat. The fact that I was a teenager who had never learned to prepare anything more complicated than a bowl of cereal probably didn’t help much, but suffice it to say that twelve months involved a steep culinary learning curve. I ate a lot of Amy’s frozen burritos, apples, and salads that consisted of spinach, black beans, and lemon juice. Unappetizing indeed! Sometimes I think it’s a wonder that I managed to stay healthy during this period, or even that I stuck out being vegan at all.
I also noticed during that year that I never bought any bread. What’s the use of bread when you don’t eat meat to put in between it? Thankfully, I rediscovered the sandwich in all of its vegan glory. Sometimes, complicated food (you know, the kind that requires a knife and fork) just doesn’t work. There are days when I need something that’s easy to make, easy to eat, and will keep me energized.
In addition to making you feel super healthy, these sandwiches will make you feel super happy: They’re cheaper than deli meats and cheeses, and have a much lower carbon footprint! All sandwiches use good-for-you whole grain bread.
1. Equal parts miso and tahini, cucumber rounds, avocado slices, and clover sprouts
2. Crunchy peanut butter with raisins and shredded carrot
3. Baked tofu, pesto, and romaine lettuce
4. Asian-style salad sandwich: Shredded red and green cabbage tossed with peanut dressing. Add baked, sliced tofu for extra staying power.
5. Sliced apple and almond butter with a sprinkle of cinnamon
6. Spread refried beans on bread, add shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, and guacamole
7. Veggie delight: Spread a thick layer of hummus on bread, top with any raw vegetables you have on hand (I like baby spinach, shredded carrots, and sundried tomato)
8. Marinated and grilled portobello mushroom with sauteed red onion, crisp lettuce and tomato
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add your comment »I have two favorite meatless sandwiches that can be made vegan by substituting the mayo and cheese...
1. Mayo, large portabella mushroom cap, tomato slices, baby spinach, and cheese.
2. Mayo, avocado slices, tomato slices, baby spinach, and cheese.
YUM YUM!!
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Wow, they all sound so delicious. Can't wait to try some of them. Thank you!
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Re: The Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm I'm thinking Veggies Roast Burger recipe below. You'll probably want to fold the tofurkey in half and put several pieces next to each other until the bun is covered, otherwise it will taste a little thin when you bite into it. I even used mini-bagels to make it and it was delicious!
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I actually had a major craving for one of the Arby's Roast Burgers after I tried them. I hated that they used meat though, so I came up with a clone of it using Peppered Tofurkey and Morningstar imitation "bacon" that takes maybe three minutes to make. BTW I hate cooking for myself, but this is very simple, easy and fast if you have all your ingredients together. First, either toast burger buns or bagels, my favorite is the onion buns. While those are toasting, put the "bacon" and Peppered Tofurkey in the microwave together adding a minute or so to the microwave bacon directions. Put warm tofurkey, lettuce, cheese (if desired), tomato and half pieces of "bacon" criss-crossed on bottom of toasted bun (or bagel) and squirt some BBQ sauce on top of the "bacon" (I use honey bbq, as it seems to be the closest to Arby-Q sauce) and put top of toasted roll on. Enjoy! Oh and I totally disagree with the other poster who thinks God put animals on the Earth to eat. I think they are here for us to learn compassion, to know that yes they could be eaten, but we would be better people if we didn't hurt them. Why anyone would come here if they aren't trying to be the same way is really beyond me.
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Thanks everyone for thinking outside the box. I'll have to try a lot of these. This got me thinking of transforming a salad I like to make into a sandwich.
Cucumber, avocado, and green apple. As a salad, cut ingredients into chunks and add a yogurt dill dressing (or any other lighter dressing). For a sandwich, just slice the ingredients. Mmm...
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Hey u could even use sone leftovers... I used to slice potatoes cooked in lentils like dhallm layer it with some tomatoes and lettuce and pour some ticken dhall as sauce. its lovely especially those who crave for spicy sandwitches
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you know its funny as a kid we were poor but we had so much to eat. my dad grew tomatoes and onions and stuff.. when we wanted something to eat it was so easy. we never had meat. but to this day we love egg sandwiches! Some think eggs are meat but to me a eggs something that just should be eaten.. but to eat a lettuce and tomatoes sandwiches is so good with mayo salt and pepper. or we would pickle cucumber and onions the red one are the best let set for a few hrs. then eat with mayo .. or how about a olive sandwiches mayo and black olive red bell peppers celery. If you can grow it, it can go on bread.. ever had a cold slaw sandwich or a carrot one try it it good. the carrot is good with mayo crushed pineapple raisins finely chopped celery. oh i could go on and on.. who needs meat when there is so many other great thing to eat.. but ya i love my meat as well! I truly think GOD put it here for us to eat.. but that's me. i think there is room for all.. oh there also Honey and peanut butter you have to mix the two together. but then grave and bread is great too..LOL.. i love sandwiches all kinds never stop trying for something new.. if it can be eaten it can be a sandwiches yvonne tx
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Delight!
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Keep this in your fridge: Brown tempeh on both sides; chop up/mash into a bowl with your fave additions - e.g. Mexican-style hot sauce and/or barbeque sauce and/or vegan mayo & spices - or a spicy marinade like a ginger/mango curry sauce; add thawed frozen chopped spinach or other cooked greens; season to taste with [sea]salt and other spices and herbs you like. Use as a sandwich spread with whatever other veggies & fresh greens you prefer on the bread or inside pitas or inside the wrap of your choice. YUM!!!
Also - Use sliced cooked sweet potato or yams in your sandwiches! For convenience you can used canned - just drain and rinse if the canned variety contains sweetener/s.
Enjoy!!! :)
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