10 Next-Level Vegetarian Sandwiches

Go meatless with lentil sloppy Joes, grilled cheese à la Gabrielle Hamilton, and more satisfying sandwiches.

Angel Chang

Skeptics often accuse meatless meals of being boring, tasteless, or much too light. We not only disagree, but we also have proof that they’re wrong.

If you want to make a meal that doesn’t require putting on an apron, burning yourself with sputtering oil, and taking the immersion blender out of retirement, we urge you to read on. The sandwich is a meal that requires you to do as little work as possible, and going meatless makes this process a whole lot easier. From ricotta tartines to Gabrielle Hamilton’s mayo-slicked grilled cheese sandwich, you might be surprised at how delicious and satisfying these meatless sandwiches are.

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Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Burgers. These burgers are surprising and delicious. Most of the ingredients are already in our pantry or freezer, so they come together in about 20 minutes. Get the recipe.
Tartines with Ricotta and a Quick Apricot Compote. These tartines are simple but elegant, and make breakfast feel indulgent. Get the recipe.
Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes. Easy, filling, and inexpensive, this is the only vegan sloppy Joe recipe you'll ever need. Get the recipe.
The Scuttlebutt. Every component of this sandwich can be prepared a day or two (or more) ahead of time, which makes it perfect for a party, or a big, messy lunch with friends. Get the recipe.
Avocado Toast. Use thick slices of bread and smash on a fat layer of avocado, so you get a contrast between the crunch of the toast, the soft innards of the bread, and the creamy avocado. Get the recipe.
Grilled Chocolate Sandwiches. Crusty, hot, and melty chocolate sandwiches make a serious snack. Cut them into daintier portions and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dynamite dessert. Get the recipe.
My Best Tomato Sandwich. It’s nothing fancy but we treasure this easy recipe: two pieces of whole grain toast spread with mayo and stuffed as generously as possible with slices of ripe tomato, sprinkled with some salt, and coarsely ground black pepper. Get the recipe.
Radish and Butter Tartine. Keep things simple—and French—with the perfect lunch: radish tartines with butter and salt. Get the recipe.
Gabrielle Hamilton's Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. The secret to crispier, faster, better grilled cheese sandwiches? Mayonnaise. Get the recipe.
Welsh Rarebit with Spinach. With a wise addition of spinach, this cheesy, mustardy open-faced sandwich would make a satisfying afternoon snack, or even a plated breakfast with the addition of bangers and eggs. Get the recipe.

10 Next-Level Vegetarian Sandwiches

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