Simplicity rocks when it comes to food! That’s why I’m loving on this easy but yummy Vegan Mushroom Sandwich. It doesn’t try to be fancy, but it still tastes awesome.
This sandwich is perfect for vegans obviously, but meat-eaters could enjoy it too. The flavours all complement each other nicely.
You just need a couple ingredients that are probably already in your kitchen and throw them together between two slices of bread and voila! Satisfying sandwich with little effort.
I’ll walk you through making the perfect one from start to finish – picking fresh mushrooms layering on other goodies like tomato and green beans or spreading some good vegan mayo. Nothing complicated though, I promise!
Simplicity is underrated when cooking. You don’t need 20 ingredients or crazy techniques to make something delicious. This sandwich proves that.
I can’t wait for you to try it!
Picking The Mushrooms
Crafting a tasty vegan sandwich starts with picking quality mushrooms. Their rich, earthy flavor and meaty bite make mushrooms the perfect plant-based protein. When selecting mushrooms, freshness is key for maximum flavor and texture and look for tightly closed caps on whole mushrooms, avoiding any discoloration or moisture.
The freshest mushrooms add a satisfying heartiness making your vegan sandwich incredibly crave-worthy. With so many varieties to explore, mix up your ‘shrooms to keep things interesting. Get creative with combinations of white buttons, creminis, shiitakes and more. The diverse textures and flavours of mushrooms make for an incredibly satisfying sandwich experience even the biggest carnivore can get behind.
So next time you build a sandwich, skip the fake meats and load up on fresh, flavourful fungi instead. Your tastebuds will thank you.
Vegan Mushroom Sandwich
Description
This vegan mushroom sandwich packs a seriously tasty punch. It’s got tender mushrooms mingling with sweet cherry tomatoes, onion, fresh green beans, and luscious vegan mayo. Each ingredient complements the next beautifully. Every bite is an explosion of bright vibrant flavours that’ll leave you eager for your next helping.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Start by cutting the mushrooms lengthwise and set aside.
- Peel and thickly chop the onion and garlic just like in the image below.
- Trim the ends of the green beans.
- Add olive oil to a hot frying pan and cook the onions and garlic for a few minutes until translucent over medium-high heat. Add salt and pepper to taste and stir frequently.
- Add the mushrooms, cook until tender and set aside.
- Cook the green beans for a few minutes until soft and set aside.
- Slightly toast the 2 bread slices on both sides.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes.
- Make the mayo by adding 2 tbsp of vegan mayo with olive oil, pepper, chilli flakes and mix.
- Spread the mayo over one side of the bread slice.
- Build the layers for the sandwich, starting with the mushroom, onion and garlic mixture, then the green beans, salad leaf, more mushrooms, mayo, tomatoes, salad leaf and so on.
- Add the second slice of bread on top and wrap the sandwich in baking paper. Slice the sandwich in two.
Video
Notes
- Vegan Mayo – Use a high-quality vegan mayo to make it nice and creamy. Or try some flavoured kinds for extra flavour.
- Salad Greens – Throw in some fresh lettuce or spinach leaves for crunch and freshness and gives a nice texture next to the cooked stuff.
- Seasoning – Season everything, includin’ salt and pepper, to taste good. You can also add herbs and spices like thyme oregano or paprika. The key is makin’ each part tasty on its own, then puttin’ em together for a great sandwich. Don’t be shy with flavours and textures!
