17 Vegetarian Sandwiches That'll Make You Forget All About Meat

A hand holding a chickpea salad sandwich cut in half, filled with lettuce, red onion, and tomato, placed on a plate — Serious Eats / Maureen Celestine

Who said a sandwich has to be stuffed with meat? It's merely a vehicle to consume your lunch one-handedly—the rest is up to you. Stuff it with veggies, stuff it with cheese, stuff it with veggies and cheese, or go ahead and make it sweet with some PB&J, why don't you? Whatever you're in the mood for, rest assured, these 17 vegetarian sandwiches will make you forget all about the meat.

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Japanese Fruit Sando (Fruit Sandwich)

Serious Eats / Debbie Wee

Nestle strawberries, mangoes, or kiwis into a thick cloud of whipped cream—then sandwich it all together between pillowy milk bread for a delightful treat.

Japanese Fruit Sando (Fruit Sandwich)
PB&J

Serious Eats / Jordan Provost

Daniel gave us an in-depth discussion of the art of the peanut butter and jelly sandwich—but whether it really requires a recipe is TBD.

PB&J
Classic Tomato Sandwich

Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez

A Southern tomato sandwich is all about showing off the peak-of-season summer tomatoes.

Classic Tomato Sandwich
Marinated Tofu Sandwiches

Serious Eats / Jatin Sharma

This sandwich is large and in charge—and incredibly satisfying to eat. A simple marinade of maple syrup, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar strikes a perfect balance between savory, tangy, and sweet flavors. Plus: The tofu sheets can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to five days, then stored like deli meat for freshly assembled sandwiches throughout the week.

Marinated Tofu Sandwiches

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Hong Kong-Style French Toast

Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez

With a custardy interior that oozes peanut butter and a generous drizzle of condensed milk, this is the breakfast of champions.

Hong Kong-Style French Toast
Bread Pakora (Potato Fritter Sandwich)

Serious Eats / Kanika and Jatin Sharma

Dipped in a chickpea flour batter and fried, these spiced potato sandwiches are a favorite snack for many across India.

Bread Pakora (Potato Fritter Sandwich)
Cucumber Sandwiches

Serious Eats / Victor Protasio

Cool, crisp, refreshing, and...very little more. That's the cucumber sandwich for you!

Cucumber Sandwiches
Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Serious Eats / Maureen Celestine

Falafel-inspired flavors—tahini, lemon, garlic, cumin, coriander, and fresh herbs—give this chickpea salad depth and freshness. Using the food processor emulsifies the sauce and chops the chickpeas and vegetables into a cohesive, scoopable salad. It's delicious on crusty bread, in a pita, or as a topping for greens.

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

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Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez

Our recipe offers the very best method for making a classic grilled cheese sandwich.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Kaya Toast

Serious Eats / Michelle Yip

Layer kaya—a rich, velvety coconut jam with deep butterscotch notes—with thick slabs of butter for a sweet, tropical breakfast moment.

Kaya Toast
Vada Pav (Indian Deep-Fried Potato Balls on Rolls)

Serious Eats / Kanika and Jatin

This Indian specialty features spiced, deep-fried potato balls layered on rolls with savory garlic and a bright cilantro and mint chutney.

Vada Pav (Indian Deep-Fried Potato Balls on Rolls)
Chip Butty

Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez

Fried potatoes sandwiched between two slices of buttered, untoasted white bread? It’s bloody delicious, I promise.

Chip Butty

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Piadina (Italian Flatbread Sandwich)

Serious Eats / Kevin White

Heaps of arugula and creamy stracchino or burrata are just the beginning for where you can take this Italian flatbread.

Piadina (Italian Flatbread Sandwich)
Egg Salad Sandwich

Serious Eats / Eric Kleinberg

The keys to a better egg salad? Perfectly cooked eggs, a touch of acidity, and crunch.

Egg Salad Sandwich
Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches

Serious Eats / Jen Causey

Recreate this childhood favorite, wax paper wrapping and all.

Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches
Mozzarella in Carrozza (Italian Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches)

Serious Eats / Qi Ai

Breaded, deep-fried, satisfying, and dramatic! This is a mozz in carozza at its finest.

Mozzarella in Carrozza (Italian Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches)

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Sabich Sandwiches (Pitas With Eggplant, Eggs, Hummus, and Tahini)

Allow us to present to you all the components of a perfect sandwich: something fried, saucy, pickled, and an egg.

Sabich Sandwiches (Pitas With Eggplant, Eggs, Hummus, and Tahini)