How to Make Vegan Caprese Sandwich
Vegan Caprese Sandwich
I don’t know about you, but some of my favorite go-to sandwiches are the classic ones like the Vegan Cubano Sandwich, Buffalo Chicken Wing Sandwich (vegan), and Club Sandwich! I absolutely love turning these classic sandwiches 100% vegan because all you need to do is replace the meats and dairy. With some alterations to the spices, you can enjoy any sandwiches that taste even better than the original version.
Introducing you to my Vegan Caprese Sandwich recipe! This is probably one of the most simple recipes that only require 7 ingredients. All you need to do is just swap out the pesto and mozzarella cheese with my favorite vegan alternatives to enjoy for your next lunch break.
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This is a classic combination for a reason – you can replace any ingredients, but I don’t recommend compromising the balsamic and pesto as they are the classic flavors of a Caprese Sandwich. Caprese should be simple, herby, and juicy filled with garden flavors.
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Vegan Caprese
When I think of Caprese sandwich, I think of the earthy, refreshing and simple sandwich that can be found in almost any cafes. I love the way the cheese just melts with the toasted bread and blends so perfectly with the herbs and juicy tomatoes. This Italian sandwich was first introduced post WW1, when King Farouk from Egypt requested a light and portal meal at the Hotel Quisisana. The colors of the Caprese Sandwich, red, green and white incorporated a tribute to the Italian flag consisting of these tri-colors. Now almost a century later, we can enjoy a vegan version of this infamous recipe. The best outcome of this sandwich is mixed with the freshest ingredients you can find at the grocery store or your local farmer’s market.
How many servings does this make?
This recipe makes 1 sandwich but you can double or triple your ingredients depending on the occasion.
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INGREDIENTS FOR CAPRESE SANDWICH (VEGAN):
- Roll, Bun, or Baguette
- Dairy-Free Pesto
- Greens (Arugula or Spinach)
- Basil
- Tomato
- Vegan Mozzarella
- Balsamic Reduction
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT:
- Toaster or Air Fryer
- 1 roll or bun, or ¼ a baguette, sliced down the middle lengthwise
- 2-3 tbsp dairy-free pesto
- ¼ cup greens such as arugula or spinach
- 2 basil leaves
- 4 tomato slices
- 4 slices vegan-friendly mozzarella
- balsamic reduction
- Toast the bread face up in an air fryer or toaster oven at 400F for about 5 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and warmed through.
- Spread pesto on both faces of bread.
- Place greens of choice, basil, and tomatoes. Sprinkle a bit of salt and pepper.
- Top with vegan-friendly mozzarella and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Top with top of the bun or bread.
- Optional: Butter the outside top and bottom of the bun and grill the sandwich on a panini/sandwich press until golden.
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Anna Chang says:
I am definitely going to make this for lunch tomorrow!