If you’re looking for the Panera Bread Mediterranean veggie sandwich recipe, this flavorful sandwich is the perfect copycat.
Creamy hummus and fresh vegetables showcase this healthy sandwich, which is bursting with so much flavor.
This is the perfect vegetarian sandwich that even carnivores will love.
Trust us. After one bite, Gavin was begging for his own sandwich to enjoy!
Panera’s Mediterranean veggie sandwich is a great option when you’re on the go, but you can make this copycat version of Panera at home for SO MUCH CHEAPER!
This 1 minute sandwich comes together in a breeze, especially once you have your veggies sliced and stored in Tupperware already.
If you’re packing this sandwich for school or the office, we recommend constructing it right before eating it, so that the bread doesn’t get soggy.
All you have to do is put all the veggies in an air-tight container, wrap the bread in a plastic bag, and have the hummus and feta cheese together in their own container. We like to add extra salt and pepper to that hummus container to help season the sandwich.
Don’t forget to pack a knife so you can spread the hummus on the bread prior to adding all your vegetables on top!
It’s that easy to ensure your veggie sandwich stays perfectly fresh and doesn’t get soggy.
Is this Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich Healthy?
According to Panera Bread’s website, this sandwich comes in at 640 calories for the whole sandwich, which is mainly from the tomato basil bread that is 120 calories per slice.
Since the sandwich is loaded with veggies, it is really healthy!
If you are looking to reduce calories, consider swapping out the tomato basil bread for a lower calorie bread or wrap.
You could even turn this sandwich into a lettuce wrap using butter lettuce cups if you are trying to avoid carbs altogether.
In our opinion, the bread is what makes the sandwich because it is the perfect canvas for creamy hummus!
Panera Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich Ingredients
This copycat recipe mimics all the key ingredients that you’ll find from Panera.
Panera’s version includes the following ingredients:
- Hummus
- Feta Cheese Crumbles
- Emerald Greens
- Peppadew Peppers
- Red Onion
- Tomato Slices
- Chopped Cucumber
- Salt and Pepper
- Tomato Basil Bread
Potential Veggie Sandwich Modifications
If you’re looking for a twist on this Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich, consider these swaps and surprise ingredient additions.
It’s one way to customize this healthy lunch so that the whole family has a flavor combination that they enjoy.
- Swap out fresh red onions for our pickled red onion recipe. (Or use both if you’re an onion lover!)
- Use sun dried tomatoes instead of fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes.
- Add in kalamata olives, artichokes, or roasted red peppers, or capers.
- Use goat cheese or cream cheese instead of feta.
- Try using your favorite flavor of hummus! Store bought hummus works great, but you could even make your own hummus.
- Looking for some zing? Add some sauce. We’re obsessed with our tangy Horseradish Mayo Recipe. For something herbaceous, make our Sweet Cilantro Sauce with Honey and Lime.
- Add your favorite greens like spinach or alfalfa sprouts.
- Love garlic? Learn How to Roast Garlic in Olive Oil and smear the garlic confit on the bread first.
- If you like spicy, swap out the peppadew sweet peppers for spicy peppers!
- Pick your favorite type of bread, like sourdough bread or whole grain bread. Or grab a tortilla and make it a wrap!
- Want it vegan? Just use vegan breads and vegan feta cheese, tofu feta is a good option.
What to Serve with this Veggie Sandwich
Consider these side dishes as a way to create a you-pick-two, right at home!
- Swap out a side salad for something different. Our Apple Cabbage Slaw Recipe is a great healthy option or our Loaded Baked Potato Salad is a bit more filling.
- Add a cup of soup! You can make a version of the Panera’s favorite, with our Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup Recipe.
- Pack some fruit to compliment all the veggies you’re enjoying.
Panera Bread Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich Recipe
Serves: 1 whole sandwich
Prep Time: 2 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of tomato basil bread
- ¼ cup of hummus
- 1 tbsp of feta cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup of emerald greens or spinach
- 4 peppadew peppers, sliced
- 3-4 thin slices of red onion
- 3-4 thin tomato slices
- 1 tbsp of chopped cucumber
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Spread a generous amount of hummus on each of the bread slices, then top them both with feta cheese, salt and pepper.
- On one side of the slice of bread, layer the greens, tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
- On the other slice of bread, press in the peppadew peppers and cucumbers.
- Close the sandwich, slice and enjoy this delicious sandwich!
Panera Bread Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich Recipe
Looking for a copycat Panera Mediterranean veggie sandwich recipe? We tell you how to make it at home and include optional yummy additions!
Ingredients
- 2 slices of tomato basil bread
- ¼ cup of hummus
- 1 tbsp of feta cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup of emerald greens or spinach
- 4 peppadew peppers, sliced
- 3-4 thin slices of red onion
- 3-4 thin tomato slices
- 1 tbsp of chopped cucumber
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Spread a generous amount of hummus on each of the bread slices, then top them both with feta cheese, salt and pepper.
- On one side of the slice of bread, layer the greens, tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
- On the other slice of bread, press in the peppadew peppers and cucumbers.
- Close the sandwich, slice and enjoy this delicious sandwich!
Notes
If you’re packing this sandwich for school or the office, we recommend constructing it right before eating it, so that the bread doesn’t get soggy.
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