31 Sandwich Recipes That Are the Best Things Between Sliced Bread

By Maggie Puniewska

If the culinary world were a popularity contest, the first place prize wouldn’t be snagged by posh kale or trendy cronuts—the winner would be the humble sandwich. What other recipe can be dressed up or down, come in flavors from basic to gourmet, and often be ready in less than five minutes? Plus, portable meals make healthy eating easy in busy world! No wonder Americans eat an average 200 sandwiches each year.

That said, not every handheld comes with stellar health perks (we’re looking at you, donut sandwich!). To help navigate the sand-scape, we rounded up 31 scrumptious and nutritious bites to fit every persona, whether you’re in the mood for a trendy collard wrap, jonesin’ for a gooey grilled cheese, in need of breakfast on-the-go, or looking for a sweet dessert.

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1. Tempeh Reuben Club Sandwich

The deli icon gets a meatless makeover in this recipe. Tamari and maple syrup-blackened tempeh is stacked between avocado, tomatoes, and traditional sauerkraut—a great source of gut-healthy probiotics. Instead of the usual Russian dressing (which can be a little heavy on the fat), this recipe features a lighter, vegan version made with tahini.

2. Leftover Turkey Salad Sandwich

Thanksgiving only comes once a year, but who says you can’t enjoy its glory over and over? Shredded turkey mixes with celery, green onions, crunchy walnuts, and cranberry sauce (of course) for a sammie that brings the holiday back no matter what time of year it is. Don’t have that special bird? Sub in chicken for equally yummy eats.

3. Triple California Club

It’s said that California knows how to party, and this handheld clearly embodies that maxim. A triple-decker threat, three slices of bread are layered with bacon, avocado, spinach, fried egg, and chipotle mayo—it’s precisely engineered to make taste buds go wild. You could cut down on the decks to go easy on the carbohydrates, but why deprive yourself?

4. Chickpea Salad With Potato Chips

Tuna salad is a trusty lunchtime friend, but if you’re looking for some novelty in lieu of the same ‘ol, sub in chickpeas for the fish for an equally satisfying base. The high-fiber beans have no problem mingling with the usual add-ins like red onion, sweet pickles, mayo, and a dash of mustard. This blogger goes a step further by piling on more pickles and chips—just like in grade school!—for a crunchy, creamy lunch.

5. Loaded Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich

Looking for a way to squeeze in your veggies without chowing down on salad? This sandwich packs in a whopping …read more

Source:: Greatist