The UK has a number of vegan-friendly sandwiches on offer
Updated May 27, 2019 | Demand for plant-based products that are kinder to the environment, the animals, and our health is rising in the UK.
According to a study by Sainsbury’s, 91 percent of Brits are trying to reduce their meat intake and now identify as flexitarian. This soaring demand means there are more vegan options than ever on UK menus and supermarket shelves, from dairy-free pizzas and mozzarella sticks to “bleeding” plant-based burgers and meatless sausage rolls (looking at you, Greggs).
Aside from the latter, one of the most popular lunchtime options in the UK is a sandwich, and nowadays, there are plenty of meat and dairy-free options on the market to choose from. Here are 10 of the UK’s tastiest vegan sandwiches.
According to Pret, this sandwich consists of “slices of avocado covered with our tapenade made of roasted red peppers and cherry tomatoes.” It also features crunchy red pepper, kalamata olives, and a generous handful of spinach.
Marks & Spencer’s No Turkey Feast sandwich is packed with soya protein, cranberry sauce, and spinach. It was originally introduced as a limited edition Christmas offering, but due to its overwhelming popularity, the chain has since added it as a permanent option.
In 2019, Subway launched vegan patties nationwide along with its own dairy-free garlic aioli sauce. The patties are available in sub form or in a new Signature Loaded Wrap.
Caffe Nero offers a few different vegan lunch options, including a vegan mozzarella panini. It has recently added to its offerings with a new vegan club sandwich and a veggie flatbread. The new club sandwich is packed with avocados, peppers, salad, and spicy vegan mayonnaise, according to Vegan Food UK.
Thanks to Sainsbury’s, on those days when you just want a simple sandwich without the fuss, you can now enjoy a vegan cheese ploughman’s. It isn’t the only vegan sandwich option at the supermarket chain, it also offers an Avocado, Tomato, and Basil option and a Falafel and Houmous Wrap.
Tesco’s Wicked Kitchen range — co-created by its own plant-based director of innovation Derek Sarno — consists of a wide variety of ready meals, wraps, and sandwiches. The Fiery Tofu and Slaw Sandwich features garlic tofu, vegetable slaw, chili sauce, spinach, and coriander.
Gone are the days when all-day breakfast sandwiches were packed with animal products. Instead of eggs, the Delicious All Day Vegan Breakfast Sandwich contains scrambled turmeric tofu, as well as meat-free sausages and tomatoes.
The Co-Op now offers a BBQ Jackfruit & Slaw Sandwich, which customers can purchase as part of the chain’s meal deal with a drink and a snack. The malted bread sandwich is packed with slaw, vegan mayo, and rocket.
Who needs a BLT when you can opt for a vegan-friendly MLT at Waitrose? This sandwich is made with seasoned mushrooms, tomatoes, vegan chipotle aioli, and lettuce on malted bread.
There is a lot more variety on the vegan sandwich market these days. However, sometimes you just can’t beat the classic falafel and houmous combination, so thankfully, Asda has you covered.
This post was last modified on January 16, 2021 8:25 pm