The Ultimate Veggie Sandwich + Video (2024)

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*This recipe was originally published 09/28/14. Most recent update 01/03/19.

Whether you’re vegetarian or not, this Ultimate Veggie Sandwich is so packed with flavor you won’t even miss the meat! From the onion & chive shmear to the sprouts and crunchy seeds + all the veggies in between you’re going to want this for lunch daily!

I love a good sandwich. But what makes a sandwich? The bread! The hubs and I are pretty particular about our bread. We’ve got to be able to recognize and pronounce the ingredients. About a year or so ago we stumbled upon Dave’s Killer Bread in our Costco.

I know what you’re thinking.. why would two people need so much bread? Well, we keep a loaf in the fridge and freeze the other one! Works perfect and we end up going through both loaves before our next Coscto trip (where we stock up again).

When I was asked if I’d be interested in trying the two newest DKB products in the amazing line of bread, I couldn’t jump fast enough at the opportunity. Not only are they delicious, but they are organic AND Non-GMO Project verified!!! I couldn’t wait to tear into the loaves as soon as I got them and this sandwich was the perfect way to get the party started.

Here are some killer facts:

• No Fillers: All of Dave’s Killer Bread products contain no artificial preservatives, no artificial ingredients and no high fructose corn syrup

• 100% Whole Wheat:
  The first Non-GMO Project verified, certified organic, 100% whole wheat bread that packs a serious nutrition punch: 4 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, nothing artificial

How to Make The Ultimate Veggie Sandwich (step-by-step)

1. Gather your chive & onion spread ingredients. You’ll need cream cheese, Greek yogurt, green onions, fresh chives, onion powder and garlic powder.

2. Chop the green onions and fresh chives. In a small bowl mix together all of the ingredients for your onion and chive spread.

3. Reserve until needed.

4. Gather your sandwich ingredients. You’ll need whole wheat bread, spinach, pepper jack cheese, Swiss cheese, avocado, cucumber, a Roma tomato, alfalfa sprouts and sunflower seeds.

5.Lightly toast bread.

6.Once cooled, on one slice spread a thin layer of chive & onion spread.

7.Top with spinach,

8. Cheese

9. Mashed avocado

10.Cucumber

11. Tomatoes

12. Sprouts

13.Sprinkle on the sunflower seeds.

14.Spread thin later of chive & onion spread on another slice of bread

15. Top your sandwich.

16. Enjoy!

Does No Meat = No Protein? Not at all!

• • This sandwich packs a serious protein punch, even without meat! It’s all thanks to the hearty & wholesome whole wheat bread, the sprouts, the seeds, and the cheese.

• • This sandwich also delivers an impressive 11 grams of fiber!

• • The alfalfa sprouts are a nutritional powerhouse. They contain important nutrients such as Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, and more! Ounce for ounce, sprouts are one of the leanest, meanest, and greenest superfoods out there.

• • This sandwich will also go a long way in helping you meet the daily recommended servings of fruits and vegetables. You’ll get spinach, avocado, cucumber, and tomato in each bite! Healthy eating never tasted so good.

• • You may be tempted to think that the sunflower seeds on this sandwich are just for show, but they are so much more than that. Sunflower seeds are rich in B Vitamins, and manage to squeeze in a generous helping of other nutrients and trace minerals as well. The fact that they add a nice crunch and texture is certainly a bonus.

• • This sandwich will just keep delivering benefit after benefit. The green onions (also known as scallions) that it contains are filled with nutrients that your eyes will love,including Vitamin A, lutein, and zeaxanthin.

Your Questions Answered for the Perfect Ultimate Veggie Sandwich

1. 1. What if I’m unable to find this exact variety of Dave’s Killer Bread in my grocery store? There are a lot of great varieties of whole wheat bread out there that would also work well for this recipe.

      You’ll want to be sure to seek out breads that are made with whole wheat as the first ingredient (wheat flour and enriched wheat flour are not whole wheat!). You’ll also want to avoid any breads containing high fructose corn syrup, as well as any ingredients that are man made and hard to pronounce.

1. 1. Where do I find sprouts in my grocery store? Sprouts are becoming more and more popular, and are typically located in the refrigerated section near the fresh herbs, bagged salads, and dressings.

1. 1. You can also grow your own sprouts at home! Here’s a great how-to guide that’ll have you sprouting in no time.

1. 1. I’m so short on time! How can I make this sandwich as quickly as possible? Instead of making your chive & onion spread from scratch, you can purchase a whipped chive cream cheese spread at your local grocery store, near the cream cheese.You can also save some time by slicing your avocado onto your sandwich, rather than mashing it.

1. 1. Can I make this sandwich ahead of time? Because this sandwich is filled with fresh produce, you probably won’t want to make it more than a day ahead of time.

1. 1. What’s the best way to prepare my mashed avocado? For maximum flavor, you’ll want to mix the avocado with 1 tsp of fresh lemon juice and salt to taste. The lemon juice will help prevent the avocado from browning as quickly.

1. I don’t have spinach, what can I use instead?Romaine lettuce, baby chard, or baby kale leaves would also work great!

For more great sandwich recipes check out these favorites:

• Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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Update notes: This recipe was originally posted in 2014 but was published again in 2019 to include step by step photos & directions, nutritional information & expert tips.