I’m kind of a sandwich fanatic.
On every corner of NYC there are bodegas that sell hoagies but there is one that my husband and I frequent that we have coined “The Deli Man.” Usually I peel off the top piece of bread so I don’t feel like I am eating a loaf for dinner, but even so, my bread consumption needs to take a back seat from time to time.
But, ditching the bread doesn’t mean you have to ditch the sandwich. Here are ten ways to celebrate your love for sandwiches without the bread. Click on the photo to be taken to the recipe!
1. Get Creative with Cucumber
Roast Beef and Cheese Cucumber Sandwich from The World According to Egg Face
Loving these bite size cucumber sandwiches because a) they are adorable and b) you can fill them with anything you want. I’m thinking hummus, tuna, turkey….
2. Lettuce Wrap Please
Cuban Pork Lettuce Wrap from PaleOMG
If you have a Jimmy Johns in your neighborhood, I hope you are familiar with the un-wich. This brings lettuce wrapped sandwiches to a whole new level.
3. Make Room for the Mushroom
Portabella Mushroom Grilled Cheese from Food for my Family
Inspired. Melty. Goodness. This clever sandwich idea will be a real crowd pleaser.
4. Wrap it with Nori
Nori Wrap “Sandwich” from Gluten-Free Gobsmacked
Even Chef Morimoto would eye up this beauty. Spread a bit of avocado to the nori as your “mayo” and get creative with the rest. Mmmm.
5. Eggplant Beyond the Parmesan
Quinoa and Eggplant Sandwich from Science of Spirituality Vegetarian Life
Using slices of eggplant as bread is genius. This is the perfect Meatless Monday meal.
6. Substitute Tofu
Koya Tofu Sandwich from Just Bento
Good sandwich bread can make or break a sandwich, but this creative take is everything you crave a breadless sandwich to be.
7. Get Fruity
Apple Sandwich with Peanut Butter, Granola and Chocolate Chips from The Peaceful Mom
If my mom was serving this as my after school snack I would be RUNNING home from the bus.
8. Finger Licking Good
Meat Roll-Ups from Instructables
Why try to replace the bread when you can just make roll-ups that look this pretty? Finger sandwiches are easy to make and even better to eat.
9. Slice Some Tomatoes
Grilled Green Tomato Sandwiches from American Profile
My Forman is already warming up for this brilliant sandwich idea. The filling is an herbed cream cheese but anything between grilled tomatoes sounds like a winner.
10. Put it on a Salad
Hummus Chicken Salad from Aggie’s Kitchen
When all else fails, put those sandwich topping on a bed of lettuce. Same great flavors and extra greens!
A sandwich is still a sandwich even with its outer bready layers! Don’t forget to check out our last recipe round-up on summer’s favorite treat…Popsicles!
Which breadless sandwich idea is your favorite? Any other ideas to add to the list?
Those are some pretty good and delicious ideas!!! More nutrition included too 🙂 I like the looks of the sushi roll up, because it’s basically like the Korean KIMBAP but with different fillings! I should make those more often since I have the necessary ingredients~teehee
I LOVE these ideas. I’m currently in a cabbage boat/wrap mode, but some of these are giving me some great ideas. Never thought about using the mushrooms as “bread”. Great list. Thanks for sharing, definitely pinning and passing this list along, too.
A cabbage wrap is also a fabulous idea. Or you could do slices of the purple type if you cut it thick enough maybe. I hope you try some of these other ideas and THANKS for sharing!
So awesome! I’m always looking for breadless swaps and all I could think of was lettuce wraps! This is great!
This round-up is perfect for you then! I love a good un-wich 🙂
I’m definitely a “throw it in a salad” type of girl, but I love the idea of tomatoes! I totally want to try that with basil & mozzarella and make caprese sandwiches.
Yum. I want to come over when you do it. I love to make deli sandwich salads with turkey meat and other sandwich toppings.
Thanks for sharing this! I try to stay away from grains and this is so helpful. sometimes all I want is a PB&J… now i’ll just put it on an apple!
Such a genius idea! I was trying to think what other fruits could stand in as slices of bread…hmmm…
Anything I can wrap in a lettuce leaf is a favorite 🙂 I never thought to try eggplant as the “bread” of a sandwich.
I’m envisioning an eggplant grilled cheese! YUMMY!
Oh my! These are all so creative and great looking! Going to share with my friends for sure. Thanks.
Thanks Elle! I hope your friends love bread-free sandwiches too. It is way to hard to pick a favorite.
These are so fun! I definately want to try them out 🙂 although not gonna lie — i feel like the eggplant would be a pretty lousy “support” for keeping the ingredients inside! haha
With most of these you have to cut them a little thicker than you normally would to have the same sandwich support. Otherwise I am sure it would be a mess! Thanks for stopping by BSW Elisabeth!
what good ideas! thank you for sharing!
Glad you like them! 🙂
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Love this Talia! I’ve been eating gluten free the past month or so, and this is just what I needed to still enjoy my love of the ‘wich!
Now you have so many sandwich options that will fit your diet! I can’t wait for you to try them. xx
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Such a useful post! I’m definitely going to bookmark and share this one. Thanks for putting it together.
Thanks Mary! I am obsessing over the apple sandwich…hope you find some favorites too!
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