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

Spanning sweet to savory, these veggie-filled sandwiches don't skimp out on flavor.

We're deep into week two of our fifth annual Starch Madness tournament, and this year, it's all about those sandwiches. Stacked high as the sky or cut at an angle (no cutting vertically here, you monsters), there's something on the list for everyone. Relatedly: 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 15 vegetarian sandwiches will make you forget all about the meat.

Japanese Fruit Sando (Fruit Sandwich)

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.

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PB&J

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.

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Classic Tomato Sandwich

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

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Hong Kong-Style French Toast

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

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Bread Pakora (Potato Fritter Sandwich)

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

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Cucumber Sandwiches

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

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Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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

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Kaya Toast

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

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

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

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Chip Butty

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

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Piadina (Italian Flatbread Sandwich)

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

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Egg Salad Sandwich

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

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Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches

Recreate this childhood favorite, wax paper wrapping and all.

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Mozzarella in Carrozza (Italian Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches)

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

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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.

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