Looking for a quick sandwich recipe that will knock your socks off? This Mediterranean veggie sandwich is fast to make and loaded with deliciousness.
When people ask us our go to’s for a quick meal, “A sandwich” might sound like a boring answer. But hear us out! Sandwiches can be anything but boring: especially if they’re literally loaded with delicious plant based ingredients. This is why we created our Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich. It’s special enough to seem like a meal and literally loaded with plants: garlic herb white bean dip and tons of veggies. And the flavor? Drop dead delicious.
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How to make a Mediterranean veggie sandwich
This Mediterranean veggie sandwich is a delicious, impressive-looking meal for when you’re in a rush. Here are the keys to making a top notch Mediterranean veggie sandwich:
- Use good bread. For this sandwich, we used an artisan multigrain bread from our local grocery store. You can use any bread you like, but a crusty artisan bread is delicious.
- Any creamy spread will do. This could really be called a hummus sandwich! Use any hummus-like dip, like our homemade classic hummus or white bean dip. Or if you’re in a hurry, just use store bought hummus.
- Shred those carrots! Carrots are a nice addition for color to this Mediterranean veggie sandwich. If you use them, a Handheld Julienne Shredder like this one that we have makes it super easy.
- Greens greens greens. We used pea shoots for the greens element: but you could use any type of spring green or even microgreens.
- Feta for the win! If you eat dairy, feta cheese really takes this sandwich over the edge! But omit the cheese to make a vegan sandwich and add Kalamata olives instead.
Stepping up your sandwich
Of course, you can add any toppings you like to this Mediterranean veggie sandwich! A few ideas for you: these bright pink pickled red onions bring in another tangy element. Or to keep with the Mediterranean theme, you could add Kalamata olives or sundried tomatoes. You could even spread the bread slices with pesto before spreading on the hummus.
If you’re at home during lunch, toasting the bread adds a fantastic crunch to the sandwich. If you’re really hungry, adding a fried egg or chopped hard boiled eggs really takes it over the top.
Related: 15 Easy Vegetarian Lunch Ideas
This Mediterranean veggie sandwich recipe is…
Vegetarian. For vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free, omit feta.
PrintMediterranean Veggie Sandwich
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
Description
Looking for a quick sandwich recipe that will knock your socks off? This Mediterranean veggie sandwich is fast to make and loaded with deliciousness.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup garlic herb white bean dip, classic hummus, glowing green hummus, or purchased hummus
- 1/4 red onion (or pickled red onions)
- 1 carrot
- ½ cup pea shoots, microgreens, or greens of any type (spinach, lettuce, etc)
- 2 pieces whole grain bread (or Homemade Bread or Easy Dutch Oven Bread)
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese crumbles (replace with Kalamata olives for vegan)
Instructions
- Make the pesto white bean dip.
- Thinly slice the red onion. Peel and shred the carrot (this tool is perfect for the job).
- Spread one slice of bread with the white bean dip. Add the red onion slices, shredded carrot, feta crumbles, and pea shoots. Top with the second slice of bread.
Notes
You can add any toppings you like to this Mediterranean veggie sandwich! Pickled red onions bring in another tangy element. Or to keep with the Mediterranean theme, you could add Kalamata olives or sundried tomatoes. You could even spread the bread slices with pesto. *Timing does not include making the white bean dip.
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sandwich
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Mediterranean veggie sandwich, Veggie sandwich, Loaded veggie sandwich
Looking for more vegetarian sandwich recipes?
Outside of this Mediterranean veggie sandwich, are a few other vegan and vegetarian sandwich recipes from A Couple Cooks:
- Grilled Buffalo Cauliflower Sandwich
- Coleslaw & Swiss Melt Sandwich
- Ultimate Rainbow Vegetable Sandwich
- Jackfruit BBQ Sandwich
- Pear & Walnut Fruit Sandwich
- Radish and Egg Salad Sandwich
- Vegan Banh Mi Sandwich
- Italian Calzones (a little pizza pocket sandwich, that is!)
- 5 Minute Pesto Arugula Breakfast Sandwich
- Tomato & Grilled Eggplant Stacked Sandwich
- The BEST Grilled Veggie Burger
- Ricotta & White Bean Fancy Toast
Looking for more fast and easy dinner recipes?
In addition to this Mediterranean veggie sandwich, here a few more of our favorite fast and easy dinner recipes:
- 5 Minute Romesco Gnocchi Sauce
- Loaded Quinoa Tacos
- Vegan Italian Pasta Salad
- Penne with Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
- Chickpea Couscous Bowls with Tahini Sauce
- Tropical Mango Bowls with Citrus Drizzle
- Tex Mex Migas Recipe
- Avocado Black Bean Vegetarian Quesadilla
- Thai Curry Pizza with Naan Bread
- 12 Quick Dinner Recipes
- All Easy Dinner Ideas!
stunning!
yummo! Love this! and love the very short post! Frankly all you need is that photo and the words “kale pesto white bean dip.”! Can’t wait to try this!
Oh my…! That looks delicious! Your picture really captured spring!
just saw pea shoots at the farmers market this morning. gonna try em.
Where do you get your bread, looks so yummy!
It’s from the Fresh Market grocery store… it’s pretty delish!
I am so into this! Yum!
This picture looks truly beautiful and sounds gorgeous, i love veggie food! I’ve only just discovered your blog and I think it’s great (:
From Emily x
Thank you so much, Emily! So glad to connect!
Whoa! That picture makes me want that sandwich right now!
I love sandwiches that are hard to eat. Makes it more fun. :)
The perfect-sounding lunch! I hope you’re having an amazing time on your travels! xo
Thanks, Kasey! I had a wonderful time and am now excited to get back to making lunches like these…though the food in SE Asia was amazing!
I have to try this, makes me long for spring and summer days…