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    Home » Sandwiches & wraps

    Vegetable sandwich with cashew cheese

    Updated: Apr 8, 2025 · Published: Apr 30, 2021 by Cadry Nelson · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 4 Comments

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    Text overlay: Vegetable sandwich with jalapeno cashew cheese. Sandwich on plate with potato chips.

    This crisp & flavorful vegetable sandwich is loaded with red bell peppers, onions, and spinach.

    It’s finished with a generous slathering of jalapeño cashew cheese.

    Great for a packed lunches and picnics.

    Hands holding vegetable sandwich over plate.

    When you’re craving something light but filling, this vegetable sandwich is just the thing.

    All of the crisp, fresh vegetables make you feel like you’re getting a healthy dose of nutrients. And jalapeño cashew cheese adds satiety, thanks to the protein & fat inside.

    The cashew cheese is made with just 6 ingredients:

    • Cashews
    • Pickled jalapeños
    • Jalapeño brine
    • Miso paste
    • Tamari
    • Lemon juice

    It has a consistency that’s similar to hummus.

    The creaminess of cashews combines beautifully with the briny bite of pickled jalapeños.

    Although the jalapeño spread includes liquid from a jar of pickled jalapeños & a smattering of peppers, it’s not overly hot. It has an edge of spiciness and then a bit of nutty sweetness from the cashews.

    This creamy spread is slathered on farmhouse bread with crisp veggies.

    This vegetable sandwich was inspired by the Cashew on a Hot Tin Roof sandwich sold at the New Pioneer Co-op in Iowa City.

    It’s a sandwich that’s ideal for warm weather days when you don’t want anything too heavy, but also need something that can power you through a hike or bike ride.

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    • Why readers love this recipe
    • Step by step instructions
    • Make it your own
    • Serving ideas
    • FAQ
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    Why readers love this recipe

    5 stars

    “Made this today and took the sandwiches to the beach. Freaking awesome! Even my SAD 18 year old liked it. Thanks for the great recipe!” – Nancy

    Step by step instructions

    This section shows how to make this recipe at a glance with process photos of the steps. For complete ingredient amounts & instructions, keep scrolling to the recipe card below.

    Bread slathered with jalapeno cashew cheese and sliced vegetables.
    1. Slather bread with jalapeño cashew cheese.
    2. On one half, add sliced bell peppers, onions, and baby spinach.
    3. Enjoy!

    Make it your own

    You can easily make this sandwich your own by varying the spread, bread, or vegetables inside.

    Replace or add to the current vegetables with:

    • Sliced cucumber
    • Sliced tomato
    • Shredded carrot
    • Sliced radishes
    • Quick pickled jalapeños
    • Pickled red onions
    • Sprouts
    • Avocado

    Instead of jalapeño cashew cheese, slather the sandwich with:

    • Vegan feta cheese (unbaked, right out of the blender)
    • Classic hummus
    • Kalamata olive hummus
    • Sun-dried tomato hummus
    • Buffalo hummus
    • Baba ganoush
    • Olive tapenade
    • Cilantro basil pesto
    • Cilantro chimichurri

    Replace sourdough or farmhouse bread with:

    • Baguette
    • Ciabatta
    • Whole wheat or multi-grain
    • Focaccia
    • Tortilla

    Serving ideas

    Vegetable sandwich on plate with pick.

    Serve this fresh & crisp sandwich with any of the following side dishes:

    • Baked french fries
    • Tomato cucumber salad
    • Vegan potato salad
    • Vegan pasta salad
    • Air fryer asparagus
    • Crispy air fried squash
    • Southwest salad
    • Air fryer kale chips (or oven baked)

    FAQ

    Can this veggie sandwich be made gluten-free?

    Yes, just use gluten-free bread. And when you’re making the jalapeño cashew cheese, be sure to use gluten-free tamari and miso.

    Can this sandwich be made ahead of time?

    Absolutely! The cashew cheese is a thicker spread, which doesn’t cause the bread to get too wet. And all of the vegetables in the recipe are on the drier side – unlike juicy tomatoes, say, which may not hold up as well.

    So you can easily make a stack of sandwiches a couple of days ahead of time. Then cover them in cling wrap to keep the bread from drying out, and pop them into the refrigerator.

    That makes this sandwich a great fit for meal prepping packed lunches.
    It also makes perfect picnic, camping, and road trip food, or even for taking on a plane.

    Vegetable sandwich on plate with chips.

    If you try this recipe and love it, let me know! Leave a comment and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating in the comment section below. It truly makes my day and is such a help!

    📖 Recipe

    Vegetable sandwich with jalapeno cashew cheese on plate.

    Vegetable sandwich with cashew cheese

    Author: Cadry Nelson
    5 from 5 votes
    Pack your picnic basket or cooler with this flavorful sandwich. It's topped with a jalapeño cashew cheese spread and loaded with crisp vegetables.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 5 people
    Course: Sandwich
    Cuisine: American, Vegan
    Keyword: easy lunch, packed lunch, picnic lunch

    Ingredients

    • 1 batch jalapeño cashew cheese
    • 10 slices vegan farmhouse bread or sourdough
    • 1 small red bell pepper thinly sliced
    • ½ small yellow onion thinly sliced
    • 1 heaping cup baby spinach

    Instructions

    • Slather jalapeño cashew cheese onto all 10 slices of bread.
    • On 5 pieces of bread, top with thinly sliced red bell pepper, yellow onion, and some spinach.
    • Top the sandwiches with the remaining pieces of bread.

    Notes

    It’s possible that you will have leftover cashew cheese & vegetables, depending on how generously you top your sandwiches. You can use any remaining cashew cheese as a spread for crackers. It will keep in the refrigerator in a covered container for several days. It also freezes well.
    The prepared sandwiches will last in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 days. Cover them well in cling wrap, so that the bread doesn’t dry out.
    To make this sandwich gluten-free, use gluten-free bread. And be sure to prepare the cashew cheese with gluten-free tamari & miso paste.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1310IU | Vitamin C: 33.2mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2.6mg

    Content, recipe, and photos updated April 30, 2021. Originally posted May 15, 2017.

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    Cadry Nelson is the writer, recipe creator, and photographer behind Cadry’s Kitchen, and the author of Living Vegan For Dummies, 2nd Edition. Since launching her blog in 2009, Cadry has been making plant-based cooking approachable, and reimagining classic comfort foods. Her work has been featured in NBC News, Buzzfeed, Yahoo, Parade, VegNews, and more. She regularly appears on local TV shows, demonstrating to a broad audience how easy vegan cooking can be.

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    1. Nancy

      July 16, 2017 at 9:56 pm

      5 stars
      Made this today and took the sandwiches to the beach. Freaking awesome! Even my SAD 18 year old liked it. Thank you! Only change i made was to add maybe a teaspoon of smoked paprika. Thanks for the great recipe!

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      • Cadry

        July 16, 2017 at 10:19 pm

        Oh, that’s great, Nancy! I’m glad to hear it. Smoked paprika sounds like a delicious addition! Thank you for letting me know.

        Reply
    2. Bianca Phillips

      May 15, 2017 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      That sounds so good! I love a good veggies & spread sandwich. So simple, so delicious (I’m making hummus & veggie sandwiches this week!). Also, those wine glasses are ADORABLE.

      Reply
    3. Shell

      May 15, 2017 at 1:38 pm

      5 stars
      Cad, I love that your mom was so pleasantly surprised. I also love how you managed to make a sandwich look so appealing and filling! Yum!

      Reply

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