Best Vegan Sandwich (Roasted Smoky Eggplant & Cauliflower)

The best vegan sandwich that’s smokey, tangy, and roasted to perfection. 

Move over tofu sandwich, I am excited to share this veggie sandwich recipe with you all. I love a good sandwich- this plant-based sandwich has been on rotation regularly. It’s tangy, sweet, and good for you. Like all sandwiches, you can customize them to your liking. Therefore, I’d suggest you use this veg sandwich as inspiration to help you create more delicious vegan sandwiches. 

Why you’ll love this recipe

• easy to make
• Tangy
• Herby
• Filling

What’s in this veggie sandwich

• eggplant
• cauliflower
• tomatoes
• basil pesto
• onions
• dijon mustard
• bbq sauce
• seasonings: sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika
• ciabatta
• mixed greens

How to prepare eggplant

Before roasting the eggplant, use the following steps to prepare the eggplant. 

• Firstly, cut the eggplant: Slice the stem end off the eggplant. Peel the eggplant. Slice the eggplant lengthwise into 1-inch thick strips. 
• Secondly, salt the eggplant: Add the eggplant to a bowl or colander. Sprinkle the eggplant with salt and let it sit in a bowl for 30 minutes. If using a colander, you’ll want to place it in a bowl, as the eggplant will let off some water. This method helps to release some of the bitterness in the eggplant. 
• Thirdly, rinse the eggplant with cool water & pat dry with paper towels. 

How to make this vegan sandwich recipe at home

• Preheat your oven to 350 °F. Add your cauliflower and eggplant to a bowl and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Add some grapeseed oil and toss to combine. 
• Roast your veggies: add your seasoned veggies to a parchment-lined baking sheet and leave some space between each vegetable. Roast them for 20-30 minutes. Half-way through, flip the eggplant. 
• In the meantime, prepare the basil pesto.
• Thinly slice your tomatoes and red onion, and set aside. 
• Remove your veggies from the oven and let cool. 
• Following that, slice and toast your bread. 
• When you’re ready to assemble, spread the basil pesto over the bread. Now it’s time to layer your sandwich! Add the eggplant, cauliflower, sliced tomatoes, sliced red onion, mixed greens, dijon mustard, bbq sauce, and a handful of mixed greens. Top with the slice of bread. Cut the sandwich in half and serve. Enjoy!!!

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Best Vegan Sandwich (Roasted Smoky Eggplant and Cauliflower, Basil Pesto)

Shana Thomas

The best vegan sandwich made with roasted eggplant, cauliflower, mixed greens, and topped with basil pesto sauce. Learn how to make this Italian inspired meal for a meatless Monday or any day of the week.

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Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Course Dinner,, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 small eggplant sliced length-wise and prepared as instructed above
• 1/2 cup cauliflower
• 1 handful tomatoes sliced
• 2 tbsp basil pesto
• 1 handful onions sliced
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp bbq sauce
• 1/3 cup marinated artichoke
• sea salt & black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ciabatta bread sliced & toasted
• 1/2 cup mixed greens
• 1 avocado optional

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Add the cauliflower and eggplant to a bowl and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Add some grapeseed oil and toss to combine. 
• Roast your veggies: add your seasoned veggies to a parchment-lined baking sheet and leave some space between each vegetable. Roast them for 20-30 minutes. Half-way through, flip the eggplant. 
• In the meantime, prepare the basil pesto. Thinly slice the tomatoes and onion, and set aside. Remove the veggies from the oven and let cool. Slice and toast the ciabatta bread. 
• Assemble the sandwich: spread the basil pesto over the bread. Now it's time to layer your sandwich! Add the eggplant, cauliflower, artichoke, sliced tomatoes, sliced onion, mixed greens, dijon mustard, bbq sauce, and a handful of mixed greens. Top with the slice of bread. Cut the sandwich in half and serve. Enjoy!!!

Keyword Basil Pesto Recipe,, recipe for whole roasted cauliflower,, roasted eggplant, vegan sandwich

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