Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich

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Do you have days during the week that you go meatless? Maybe it is Meatless Monday? As a family we like to try and eat meatless three days a week.

This easy Mediterranean veggie sandwich recipe is one of my favorite sandwiches to have for lunch.

This sandwich is inspired by one of my favorite Panera bread sandwiches. They have a delicious Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich that I like to order.

There is something so good about the creamy hummus and feta paired with the crunchy veggies and the alfalfa sprouts.

I love making my favorite restaurant foods at home. I get to control the ingredients and I know exactly what is going on the sandwich.

This sandwich is nothing fancy and really simple to put together.

Use whatever vegetables you have on hand, either make your own hummus or buy your favorite store bought hummus.

You can change up the cheese, add olives, or maybe avocado.

I love a good sandwich, here are some others to try, my Easy Chickpea Salad Sandwich, Chicken Sliders, Italian Beef Sandwich or BBQ Pulled Pork Slider.

Why You’ll Love this Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich Recipe

Here are more reasons why it’s a must try dish:

• Easy Preparation: This sandwich can be prepared and ready to enjoy in just 10 minutes.
• Versatile Recipe: Feel free to swap in other flavors, use any flavor hummus, try different veggies or an alternative cheese.
• Healthy and Nutritious: The hummus in this sandwich is rich in plant based protein, which keeps you fuller for longer and the veggies are packed with hearty healthy vitamins and minerals. In particular, the alfalfa sprouts contain a concentrated amounts of calcium, vitamin K and vitamin C.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Bread: I like to use sliced seeded bread for extra texture and flavor. I also really like using sourdough, whole wheat bread, tomato basil bread or pita bread.
• Hummus: I spread hummus on the bread. I like to use my favorite Lebanese Hummus recipe, but you can use any flavor hummus, or buy your favorite store-bought hummus.
• Cheese: I like to add crumbled feta cheese to this sandwich, it adds a creamy texture and salty flavor to the veggies.
• Carrot: I like to use matchstick carrots which add real crunch.
• Tomatoes: Use any variety of tomato, I look for vine ripe tomatoes as I find they have more flavor.
• Cucumber: I like to use slices of English cucumber as you don’t need to remove the skin.
• Sprouts: I love adding alfalfa sprouts for added crunch, but you can use any variety of sprout in the sandwich.

For exact ingredient amounts and instructions, see the full recipe card below.

Recipe Variations

This recipe is versatile and easy to adapt:

• Dairy Free: For dairy free and vegan diners, swap the feta cheese for a dairy free alternative, try a plant based feta cheese.
• Gluten Free: Use a gluten free sliced bread if serving this sandwich to celiacs or anyone following a gluten free diet.
• Spreads: Use any flavor of hummus in this recipe, try my Lemon Hummus,  Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, or Spicy Hummus. You also can use pesto, mayo or this Lemon Whipped Feta Spread.
• Veggies: Feel free to add other veggies into the sandwich, try thinly sliced radish, lettuce, cooked eggplant, kalamata olives, peppadew peppers, red onion or red bell pepper.
• Greens: Greens are a great addition to a sandwich. I often add arugula for the peppery flavor it adds or try spinach, romaine or kale which work nicely too. 
• Herbs: Add fresh herb flavor with some parsley, basil, mint, cilantro or dill.
• Cheese: I love to add feta cheese to a sandwich, but you can swap feta for any variety of cheese, try Swiss, gouda, sharp cheddar, soft goats cheese.
• Protein: I love a simple veggie sandwich, but if you can add extra protein if you wish, try sliced smoked salmon, roast chicken, turkey or ham.

How to Make a Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich

Step 1 – Prepare the Bread: Place the four slices of bread on a large cutting board and spread a layer of hummus one side of each slice of bread.

Step 2 – Add the Filling: Sprinkle the crumbled feta on one half of each sandwich then top with matchstick carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers and finally the sprouts. Place the other half of the bread on the sandwich, cut in half and serve.

Expert Tips for Making the Perfect Sandwich

• This sandwich is best made fresh, just before you plan to eat it.
• It makes a great lunch on the go, as the layer of hummus on each slice of bread does stop the wetter ingredients making the bread soggy.

Serving Tips

This sandwich makes a great lunch option and I often serve it with a good side salad, like my Lebanese Salad, Lemon Arugula Salad, Mediterranean Bean Salad or Easy Arabic Salad.

For a more substantial meal, it makes a great light dinner option, serve this delicious sandwich with a bowl of your favorite homemade soup. Try my Moroccan Red Lentil Soup, Tuscan Bean Soup, or this Creamy Cauliflower Soup.