Everyone loves a good sequel, and as I am not currently starring in an extreme kung fu, fast cars, sweaty muscles, calmly walking away from an explosion- movie, I think this calls for (drum roll please) a food sequel! Shocking, I know. Almost action movie shocking… almost.
Last year I posted, 5 Vegan Sandwiches, and you loved it! So what better way to celebrate than to come back with 5 MORE Vegan Sandwiches. These babies range all the way from the smokey, hearty, action movie style: BBQ Black Bean Sandwich. To the charming, sweet, and slightly sophisticated chick flick: PB, Pear and Coconut Sandwich. Let’s check out the preview. Scroll down slowly for added drama ↓
Oooooooo, aaaahhhh, sandwich-y.
There are 5 sandwiches recipes, all right here. One for every day of the work week, although I am a big fan of sandwiches for dinner too. Many of these can be prepared in advance, so check the notes for tips. Now let’s get sandwiching! (Said in an awesome action movie kind of way).
This BBQ mouth explosion is so super hearty, you might as well be crack open a beer and try to get a tan.
*Note: Drinking beer and wearing your bathing suit at work, is not recommended… Unless you are advertising the beer, than maybe you are on to something…
- 19 oz Can Black Beans (or 2 Cups Cooked Black Beans)
- ½ Medium Onion
- 1 Clove Garlic
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- ¼ Cup of your favourite BBQ Sauce, plus more for drizzling.
- ¼ teaspoon Chili Garlic Sauce (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon Liquid Smoke (optional)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Cilantro or Parsley for Garnish
- Bread or Tortilla
- Drain and thoroughly rinse black beans.
- Chop onion and finely mince garlic.
- Heat a pan over medium high heat and add the olive oil.
- Toss in the onion when hot, and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until onion is softened and beginning to brown. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute.
- Toss in the black beans and BBQ sauce.
- You can opt to use the chili garlic sauce or liquid smoke if you think your beans need a little more flavour, it just depends on how flavourful your BBQ sauce is. If you think it needs some smokiness or spice, add them in now as well, and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Cook another 5 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Pile the beans on bread, toast, or a tortilla, garnish with cilantro, then drizzle a little extra BBQ sauce on top.
The cilantro hummus is fresh, herby and a little tart, which compliments perfectly with the sweetness of the red pepper. You can also just skip the sandwich all together (although that wouldn’t make a very good sandwich recipe), and dip veggies right into this hummus.
- 19 oz Can Chickpeas (or 2 Cups Cooked Chickpeas)
- ½ Cup Cilantro
- ¼ Cup Tahini
- ¼ Cup Water
- 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- Pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 Sweet Red Pepper
- Bread or Tortilla
- Drain and thoroughly rinse the chickpeas.
- Add the chickpeas along with the cilantro, tahini, water, lime juice, and salt to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Slice the red pepper into thin strips.
- Spread a thick layer of the cilantro hummus on bread, toast, or tortilla and then layer with the sweet red pepper.
- Sprinkle with freshly cracked pepper if desired.
This Mexican mash up, is like a hearty guacamole. I love the creaminess of the avocado with the heartiness of the black beans. It’s also great with some chopped up red onion and thinly sliced jalapeños, if you are into that kind of thing.
- 1 Medium Avocado
- 1 teaspoon Lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- A couple grinds of pepper
- ½ Cup Cooked Black Beans
- Sprinkle of Smoked Paprika
- Cilantro for Garnish
- Bread or Tortilla
- Scoop out the flesh of the avocado and put in a medium bowl. Add the lime juice, salt, and pepper. Lightly mash with a fork.
- Stir in the black beans.
- Spread a thick layer of the avocado mixture onto bread, toast, or a tortilla.
- Top with cilantro and a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
One of my new favourite discoveries. This is like a grown up version of a PB & J. First, peanut butter, can you go wrong? Then layer that with pear, which adds a natural sweetness and cuts the stickiness of the peanut butter, sprinkled with the light and crispy coconut flakes. Just divine.
- 2 Tablespoons of Peanut Butter
- ½ a Pear (whatever kind you like)
- 1 Tablespoons Coconut Flakes
- Bread or Tortilla
- This one is pretty simple, spread a thick layer of peanut butter on bread, toast, or a tortilla. I like toast because it makes the peanut butter all melty.
- Slice the pear into thin pieces and layer onto sandwich.
- Sprinkle with coconut.
Yes, there is bread under there.
Marinating then sautéing the portobellos locks in the flavours. Add a drizzle of hoisin sauce on top and your mouth will do a little thank you dance.
- 2 Portobello Mushrooms
- 1 Clove Garlic
- 2 Tablespoons Seasoned Rice Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup or Agave
- 2 teaspoons Peanut Oil (or other plain oil)
- Hoisin Sauce for drizzling
- Spinach
- Red onion (or any other veggies you like)
- Bread or tortilla
- Thickly slice the portobellos, and finely mince the garlic.
- Add the garlic along with the rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup or agave, and peanut oil into a medium bowl. Mix.
- Add the portobellos into the bowl with the marinade, and lightly toss to coat. Let the mushrooms marinate for 10 - 20 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the mushrooms and the remaining marinade. Sauté for about 5 minutes, then flip the slices and sauté another 5 minutes so that both sides are caramelized and the mushrooms are tender.
- Layer the sandwich with spinach and red pepper, then top with the portobello slices. Drizzle with hoisin sauce. Best served hot.
Bon Appetegan!
Sam.
Feature Ingredients: Black Beans, cilantro, avocado, pear, and portobellos. 106 Days, 50 Recipes to Go!
I have gone vegetarian and I’m on my 4th week of it. Not really that difficult, however, I feel strongly about taking it a step further and going vegan. The thing I’m having a problem with is……Vegan Vegetarians do not eat eggs, correct? So is there such a thing as vegan bread? Most breads contain eggs and sometimes milk. Tortillas don’t contain eggs or milk, but contain lard which has animal fat in it. I would love to make these sandwiches, but I’m curious about the bread and tortilla and what vegan options I have for bread.
Hi Susan,
That’s awesome, congrats n your journey towards veganism! That’s correct, vegans don’t eat eggs or dairy, but luckily for us most bread doesn’t contain eggs or dairy! Some brands do, but if you just check the ingredients you should have no problem finding vegan friendly breads. For tortillas, you should be able to find ones without lard, many brands I have found are vegan friendly. It might be a bit annoying to read the ingredients on the bread at first, but once you know which brands are good you won’t have to worry about it anymore. Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any more questions 🙂
I didn’t have smoked paprika so I substituted it with about 1/4 teaspoon of cumin. Great combination.
I’ll be trying the other sandwich recipes as soon as I get the chance. Great website!
Thank you Thomas!! So happy you are loving the recipes and my site 🙂
Hello Sweety!!!
Love your Blog, I’m gonna try the sandwiches first , and them other recipes.
My son André is the one who show me how to eat health food.
Thank you for sharing. Best regards from Brasil : )
God Bless You!!!
P.S. I f one day You come to Brasil, be very welcome!!
Hi Claudia,
Welcome!! I hope you love the sandwiches. I really hope I get to visit Brasil sometime! 🙂
Thank you sweety : )
Still loving you and your great recipes. Thanks so much for sharing. May God continue to bless you and yours, my dear.
Awwww thanks Grandma Shelley!! 🙂
What a great post. Thanks so much for sharing!
You’re welcome Sarah! So happy you like it 🙂
Portobello sammies are one of my faves! I always add red onions & spinach, but haven’t tried marinating the mushrooms. I just coat the whole cap in oil & sprinkle on salt & pepper, then roast in the oven, or on the grill during summer BBQs. I’m definitely going to try marinating & pan frying them now! Thanks!
Oh, you have to try marinating them! It just takes it up a notch. So delicious. I hope you enjoy them benilana!
Hmmmm I’m all over that BBQ black bean one! Never thought of putting beans in a sandwich, although I put them in wraps all the time! Yum, love these ideas!
Yes, the are the best! They instantly make a hearty sandwich, and can be mashed or left whole. I always have several cans on hand, so it’s great for those go to kinda meals. Enjoy Nicole!
Always LOVE a good sandwich. Liking the looks of that BBQ bean – Summer-like! But I think I would be fired if I wore a bathing suit at work – oh, wait, I work with hubby – he may just give me a raise! Ha ha.
Ha!! I am thinking you definitely need to strut your thang in your office Kathy! Sounds like a pretty great work environment 😉