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.
The UK’s Top 10 Tastiest Vegan Sandwiches
1. Super Greens & Reds at Pret a Manger
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.
2. No Turkey Feast at Marks & Spencer
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.
3. Subway’s Vegan Sub
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.
4. Vegan Club Sandwich at Caffe Nero
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.
5. Vegan Ploughmans at Sainsbury’s
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.
6. Wicked Kitchen Fiery Tofy and Slaw Sandwich at Tesco
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.
7. Vegan All Day Breakfast at Boots
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.
8. BBQ Jackfruit & Slaw Sandwich at the Co-Op
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.
9. Vegan MLT at Waitrose
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.
10. Falafel & Spiced Houmous Sandwich at Asda
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.
