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14 Vegetarian Lunch Recipes

Veggie sandwiches, wraps, and quesadillas that’ll fill you up

Elaine Johnson
1 /14 Alex Farnum

Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwiches

Three kinds of grilled vegetables, plus grill-toasted bread, make this big sandwich loaf special.

Recipe: Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwiches

2 /14 Thomas J. Story

Simple, Classic Grilled Cheese

Three kinds of cheese, plus a little fresh chopped herbs, go into this outstanding version of a classic grilled cheese recipe.

Recipe: Simple, Classic Grilled Cheese

3 /14

Freekeh Tabbouleh

This tasty tabbouleh uses Freekeh with Parsley and Onions recipe as its base, with additional ingredients like Persian cucumbers and feta cheese to take it to the next level.

Recipe: Freekeh Tabbouleh

4 /14 Iain Bagwell

Sumac Hummus with Kale Ribbons and Roasted Delicata Squash

Bring together some of our favorite vegetarian flavors in this dish. Don't forget to bring out the warm pita or lavash. Recipe: Sumac Hummus with Kale Ribbons and Roasted Delicata Squash
5 /14 John Clark

Spicy Chickpea Sandwiches

A Sicilian street food specialty was the inspiration for these sandwiches made popular by a Portland food truck.

Recipe: Spicy Chickpea Sandwiches

6 /14 Iain Bagwell

Grilled Eggplant Naan Wraps with Tahini-Yogurt Dressing

The eggplant and tomatoes take just a few minutes to cook on a hot grill. Creamy Greek yogurt sauce adds a tangy flavor.

Recipe: Grilled Eggplant Naan Wraps with Tahini-Yogurt Dressing

7 /14

Saffron Tomato Chickpeas

Create this recipe using the Herbed Chickpeas recipe as a base.

Recipe: Saffron Tomato Chickpeas

8 /14 Annabelle Breakey

Caprese Sandwich

Like the classic Caprese salad, this sandwich is at its most delicious when you use fully ripe tomatoes; a mix of colors makes it beautiful as well.

Recipe: Caprese Sandwich

9 /14 Thomas J. Story

Radicchio, Roasted Pepper, and Provolone Ciabatta Sandwiches

Here’s one of our favorite sandwiches to wrap up and tote on a picnic or bike ride.

Recipe: Radicchio, Roasted Pepper, and Provolone Ciabatta Sandwiches

10 /14 Annabelle Breakey

Mediterranean Garden Wraps

Here's a simple yet satisfying way to get more vegetables into your day. For a more substantial meal, serve with some store-bought falafel.

Recipe: Mediterranean Garden Wraps

11 /14 Thomas J. Story

Spicy Peanut, Carrot, and Snap Pea Wraps

Great for a light meal, these wraps get their bold flavor from an easy, no-cook peanut sauce.

Recipe: Spicy Peanut, Carrot, and Snap Pea Wraps

12 /14 Iain Bagwell

Stacked Nopales Quesadillas

Many Latino markets sell strips of citrusy tasting cactus, or nopales, in bags ready to cook, making this recipe a snap to prepare.

Recipe: Stacked Nopales Quesadillas

13 /14 Annabelle Breakey

Kimchi and Avocado Quesadillas

We love the big flavors of this cross-cultural take on quesadillas, made with toasted sesame oil as well as spicy kimchi.

Recipe: Kimchi and Avocado Quesadillas

14 /14 Laurie Smith

White Truffle Egg Salad

Elevate the classic egg salad sandwich with a little earthy truffle oil and briny capers.

Recipe: White Truffle Egg Salad