August 24, 2014 at 8:27 am
· Filed under Bread-Crackers-Sandwiches, Entertaining, Recipes, Tip Of The Day, Vegetables-Salads-Herbs
Pile grilled veggies onto a sandwich. Photo
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Why wait for Meatless Mondays to have a great veggie sandwich? Every healthcare professional advises eating less animal protein and more vegetables and grains. And of course, eating less meat is far better for the environment.
So start by switching some of your sandwich intake to delicious vegetarian sandwiches. It’s painless!
While we love a sliced avocado and tomato sandwich using local summer tomatoes, we think that grilled vegetables make the best vegetarian sandwiches. While it’s still prime grilling season, develop some signature veggie sandwich recipes. You can even turn the concept into a veggie sandwich party—a build-your-own sandwich buffet.
Creative flavor layering is at the heart of a great veggie sandwich. Peruse the following groups for inspiration, and offer something from each group.
GROUP 1: HEARTY VEGETABLES, GRILLED OR ROASTED
Asparagus
Beets
Bell peppers
Bok choy
Broccolini
Eggplant
Endive
Onions
Poblano Chiles
Portabella mushrooms
Romaine
Summer squash: yellow squash and zucchini
Tofu (not a vegetable, but an excellent vegetarian addition to this list)
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GROUP 2: RAW VEGETABLES
Avocado, sliced or diced
Cabbage, shredded
Carrots, shredded
Cherry tomatoes in vinaigrette
Cucumber
Leafy greens: arugula, spinach, watercress
Mustard greens/mizuna/tatsoi
Sprouts
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GROUP 3: SPREADS
Bean dip
Greek yogurt or labneh, plain or seasoned
Guacamole
Hummus
Soft, spreadable cheeses
Tapenade
Tzatziki
GROUP 4: CONDIMENTS
Barbecue sauce
Chutney
Cocktail sauce
Ketchup
Mayonnaise/flavored mayonnaise
Mustard(s)
Pesto
Relish
Salsa/Chimichurri
Sauces: horseradish, yogurt-dill
Vinaigrette & other salad dressings
GROUP 5: FLAVOR ACCENTS
Chopped herbs
Dried fruit: cherries, cranberries, raisins
Kimchi
Pickled beets, cucumbers, onions or peppers
Sauerkraut
Sliced olives and/or chiles
Toasted seeds
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Grilled raddicho, endive and romaine are delicious, on a sandwich or as a side. Photo courtesy Radicchio.com.
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GROUPS 6 & 7: SIDES & SANDWICH BREADS
Of course, the remaining ingredient to make veggie sandwiches is bread. We won’t add more long lists here, just two bullets:
Bread and rolls: Three or more different styles for a party. If you’re grilling, grilled bread is delicious.
Sides: The usual suspects, including chips, cole slaw, potato salad, even green salad.
Party on, veggie-style!
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