The Best Veggie Sandwich I’ve Ever Had

Okay, I know, it’s a big claim. But I’m serious. This loaded veggie sandwich is THE BEST VEGETABLE SANDWICH I’VE EVER HAD.

It’s not that good vegetarian sandwiches are hard to achieve (see also: this Vegetarian Philly Cheesesteak), it’s just that they’re not always easy to find. Most sandwich places think: just leave off the meat and you’ll have a vegetarian sandwich.

Well, yeah. But do you really want a piece of bread with mayo, pickles, tomato, and lettuce?

You need the right combo of hearty vegetables and flavor-boosting spreads to deliver that delicious vegetarian lunch you deserve. And this recipe has just that.

As a busy mom who doesn’t eat lunch meat and has a passion for gourmet flavors, I sometimes struggle with lunch. I never know what to eat to actually feel satisfied, that doesn’t take forever to whip up. But this sandwich ticks all my boxes: easy, quick, and damn delicious.

Best Ever Loaded Veggie Sandwich Ingredient Highlights

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I love this sandwich on Italian bread, whole wheat, multigrain, or even Ezekiel bread.

Any cream cheese, including flavored cream cheese or plant-based alternatives work here. I also sometimes substitute hummus here, which is equally as delicious. Check out my 5-Minute Hummus recipe if you want to whip some up!

You can omit or substitute the veggies to your preference, but you want to keep some crunch in there!

Loaded Veggie Sandwich Tips and Tricks

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How to Make a Flavorful Vegetarian Sandwich

Get yourself all set up for sandwich making by prepping all your veggies first.

Peel your onion and slice it finely. I also like to peel my cucumber, but that’s up to you! Once peeled, slice your cucumber into thin coins.

Slice your tomato thin, too. Cut your avocado in half. You can choose to mash the avocado or slice it.

One of these veggie sandwiches only requires half of an avocado. The best way to save and store your second half is by keeping the half with the pit in its skin.

Then, place the half of avocado in a bowl and cover it completely with water. It can be stored like this in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours.

Lay your slices of bread out flat on plate. Spread one slice generously with pesto, and the other with cream cheese or hummus.

Starting out with a flavorful and creamy base is what makes this the best veggies sandwich ever!

Load up your veggie sandwich by stacking all your elements.

I like to start with the tomato, then add the avocado, the cucumber next, and top it with the red onion.

This sandwich can be enjoyed hot or cold. Eat it as is for a fresh and crisp sandwich with soft bread.

To get a hot sandwich with a crispy exterior, you can use a panini press as pictured below, or you can fry it in a pan in a little bit of oil. You can also opt to toast the bread ahead of time.

This loaded vegetarian sandwich is delicious hot or cold!

How I Store Sandwich Leftovers

If I have leftovers, I usually wrap the sandwich in saran wrap or place it in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Oxidation will likely brown the avocado, which is typically still safe to eat but looks rather unappealing. I personally take the avocado out of the sandwich before wrapping up my leftovers, but that’s up to you!