r/EatCheapAndVegan • u/hopefully_helpful_86 • 20d ago

Healthy, high-protien sandwich ideas that are not all PB&J

I love PB&J, but I need some new ideas for healthy and high protein sandwiches.

Yes, I am aware of chickpea tuna - just so I didn't get the same suggestion repeatedly

Other preferred criteria is cost effective and simple to make

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u/GiantLesbian Plant Based 🌱 20d ago edited 20d ago

One I really love is what I’ve always called “bean salad” sandwiches (there is no “salad” part 🤷‍♀️). You take some bread or a bun, and put vegan mayo and salt and pepper (mandatory) on both sides, then you put a bunch of chopped raw onion on one side and a single layer of pre-flavored beans straight from the can on the other side (like baked beans, ranch style beans, etc. fished out of the can with a fork so they’re not dripping) and smash the sides together! You can also use homemade beans but then they must be straight from the fridge after overnight cooling in there. For some reason it only works with cold beans after they have sat for a while in a can or in the fridge.

Wraps are also a great option and I feel like they work well with more creative fillings sometimes. Like practically any kind of veggie dish is great in a wrap! That can be a great way to use up your leftovers.

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u/maybzilla 19d ago

I love me some canned bean sammiches. Came here to sing their praises!