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    Home » Recipes » Sandwiches

    Rainbow Vegetable Sandwich

    Published: Apr 18, 2019 · Modified: Jun 2, 2021 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    This Rainbow vegetable sandwich is spread with creamy hummus, then filled with layers of crunchy raw vegetables. It is healthy, vegan, vegetarian, and tasty! Plus, it's great for picnics, lunches, and light dinners too. Endlessly adaptable to your personal tastes. 

    A sandwich sitting on top of a wooden cutting board.

    Crispy, crunchy raw vegetables are full of tasty texture. They work perfectly in a vegetable sandwich, spread with creamy hummus. This sandwich is eye-catching, delicious and full of goodness from all those veggies.

    I love making rainbow sandwiches. They're a great way to use up veg and you can stick pretty much any combo in and it will be delicious.

    This is my go-to vegetarian / vegan sandwich for parties, picnics, lunches and light dinners. And I hope that it will become yours, too!

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    • What vegetables do you put in a sandwich? 
    • How to customize your vegetable sandwich
    • What do vegans and vegetarians eat in sandwiches?
    • Serving Suggestions
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    A wooden table topped with different types of vegetables.

    What vegetables do you put in a sandwich? 

    Well, the options are endless. But basically we're aiming for a rainbow of colours, so add a good variety! Plus the more different types the more flavours in each bite. 

    I went for tomatoes, radishes, yellow bell peppers, carrots, lettuce and red cabbage. But you can use whatever you have to hand or whatever is your favourite. Get creative!

    Other veggies to try are cucumbers, sun dried tomatoes, pickles, spinach, rocket/arugula etc..!

    This 'recipe' is more of an idea. I wanted to inspire you all to get creative in combining loads of fresh veggies into a simple sandwich that's healthy, nutritious and delicious. 

    I want you to eat a rainbow. A tasty nutritious rainbow. 

    How to make a vegetable sandwich - spreading the bread with hummus in front of a tray of sliced veggies.

    How to customize your vegetable sandwich

    Toast or grill the bread

    Use a wrap to make it a rainbow wrap

    Switch up from standard hummus to beetroot hummus or pea hummus

    Add a layer of mashed cooked peas instead of hummus

    Try making my quick 5 ingredient/ 15 minute flatbreads to use instead of bread

    Add fresh herbs

    Add some crunchy seeds

    A flavourful sourdough  would make an excellent base

    Make it gluten free with gluten free bread

    Flat lay of fresh veggies for a rainbow sandwich full of veggies. Next to slices of fresh bread.

    What do vegans and vegetarians eat in sandwiches?

    Meat eaters often wonder what vegetarians eat in sandwiches.

    I suppose for them, cold cuts are the staple so it's hard to figure out what to serve for us veggies and vegans. But it's so easy! 

    My favourite vegan sandwiches are grated carrot with hummus, avocado with salad, chickpea tuna, pea hummus, beetroot hummus ... basically loads of vegetables! For vegetarian sandwiches, you can't go wrong with cheese and veggies!

    If you want something dirtier, try a classic British Chip Butty!

    You could also add dill pickles/gherkins, marinated artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, mustard - basically anything with a pop of big flavour. Layer the sandwiches with dips/spreads and lots of healthy veggies.  

    A table with vegetables sliced for a sandwich, including tomato, radishes, carrot, yellow bell pepper, lettuce, cabbage and more.

    Serving Suggestions

    This sandwich is filling on its own, but I also love serving it with other veg-filled dishes! Try these:

    Beetroot soup
    Kale soup
    Lentil soup
    Tomato soup
    Broccoli salad
    Spinach salad
    Walnut salad

    These soups and salads are all rammed with vegetables, so between those and the sandwich, you'll be well on your way to your 10-a-day (we can do better than 5-a-day, amiright?). 

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    Rainbow Vegetable Sandwich

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    A fun way to eat a rainbow of veggie goodness is in this tasty Rainbow Vegetable Sandwich with creamy hummus! It's easy to make and you can customize it with your favourite veggies. 
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Lunch
    Cuisine American, Vegan, Vegetarian, Western
    Servings 1
    Calories 256 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cutting board
    • Knife

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 slices bread (gluten-free if required)
    • 2 tablespoon hummus
    • 1 tomato sliced
    • 2 radishes thinly sliced
    • ½ carrot grated
    • ¼ yellow bell pepper seeded and sliced
    • ½ cup lettuce
    • ¼ cup shredded red cabbage
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Spread both slices of bread (toasted if desired) with the hummus.
    • Add the sliced veggies, in layers, to the bottom slice of bread, season with salt and pepper, add the top slice of bread and enjoy!

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    Notes

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is created with online calculators. Info will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSodium: 444mgPotassium: 727mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 6610IUVitamin C: 88.1mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 3mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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    Comments

    1. Courtney

      April 22, 2019 at 4:05 pm

      5 stars
      This sandwich was so filling!! I use some red pepper hummus and then loaded all the veggies on - so pretty too!

      Reply
    2. Shashi at SavorySpin

      April 18, 2019 at 4:49 pm

      This sandwich makes eating the rainbow oh so easy AND deeelicious!

      Reply
    3. Jenni LeBaron

      April 18, 2019 at 4:45 pm

      5 stars
      Eat the rainbow! Love the look of this sandwich that is packed with so many delicious - and colorful- things. I'm sure it's a fun flavor punch!

      Reply
    4. Emily

      April 18, 2019 at 4:39 pm

      5 stars
      I'm obsessed with this rainbow vegetable sandwich! Such a healthy & beautiful meal!

      Reply
    5. Adrianne

      April 18, 2019 at 4:39 pm

      5 stars
      This sandwich makes me feel healthier just looking at it!! I love the bright colours and how nutritious it is.

      Reply
    6. Beth Pierce

      April 18, 2019 at 4:29 pm

      5 stars
      Such a colorful and healthy sandwich! This will make a great lunch this week!

      Reply
    7. Taryn

      April 18, 2019 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      I love the colors of this sandwich and that it's so flavorful!

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