TOP 7 vegan gluten-free sandwiches and one burger

Vegan gluten free sandwiches and one burger

AUTHOR:	Dr. Alisa Palatronis				PUBLISHED:	May 25, 2022
SOURCE:	www.alisamgzn.com				LENGTH:	6 minutes (1240 words).

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In spring and summer it is great to spend more time in a fresh air, going for a walking in Nature on the weekend. What makes these hikes great is a couple of sandwiches in a backpack, isn’t it?

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Gluten-free (no bread) sandwiches differ in taste and texture from regular ones. However, these are great for those who wish to facilitate digestion, lose some weight without special efforts, or simply try new, fresh tastes!

Here are a few ideas of vegan, gluten-free (no bread) sandwiches and a burger. These are also a good to put into a lunch box or prepare for a barbecue party.

Any vegan sandwich needs fixing and basic filling, while dressing and spices are optional. You may combine a filling from the list below, or use other, your favorite ingredients.

Sandwich filling ideas

Fixings:

Vegan mayo, hummus, or tahini dressing (tahini, nutritional yeast, hemp seeds, black pepper, salt, lemon juice, and some water), sushi type cooked rice.

Basic fillings:

Slices of avocado, olives, onion, tomatoes, celery, leek or bell pepper, baked tofu cubes, Tempeh “Bacon”, sprouts, grilled paprika, canned or cooked white beans, canned or cooked chickpeas, pickles, marinated ginger, leafy greens, capers, marinated mushrooms, jackfruit tuna, pepperoni, and pepperoncini, sundried tomatoes in oil, or sunflower seeds.

Dressings:

Mustard, tomato paste, or pesto.

Spices & seasoning:

Turmeric, black pepper, smoked paprika, sesame seeds, shredded Nori, dill, or Kala namak (Himalayan black salt) for tofu “eggy” taste.

Gluten-free (no bread) bases for sandwiches

The lettuce wrap

This wrap requires some efforts to make it. Holds well in parchment paper or aluminum foil.

• The key is to use two sheets of parchment paper.
• Cut the iceberg lettuce in half once after you’ve washed it and drain.
• Layer down around 5 to 8 pieces of the lettuce in a small rectangle, then add your favorite sandwich fixing.
• Wrapping: start with one corner and roll this super tight. It holds up pretty well.

Cucumber (zucchini) wrap

This wrap requires some efforts to make it. Good choice for sandwich-at-home.

• Use a mandolin or a potato peeler to make around three or four lengthwise slices of cucumber.
• Sprinkle with some salt and leave aside for 5 min to draw out an excess of moisture.
• Dry cucumber slices with a paper napkin carefully.
• Make a clean cut on the very edge of cucumber slices to get rid of firm edges, and then it is easier to roll.
• After adding a filling and rolling it, secure it with a toothpick to hold it together.

Vegan cheese slices

This wrap requires some efforts to make it. Holds well in parchment paper, aluminum foil, or lunch box.

• Layer down four slices of vegan cheese on a sheet of parchment paper bake it in the oven at 170 °C / 350°K for round 8-10 minutes.
• You just want to bake it until the edges start to get golden and crispy.
• Let it cool for a few minutes but not too much, so you can roll it , spread your favorite fixings and then roll.
• This cheesy wrap makes fingers a little bit greasy, but it’s something that could definitely packed in a lunch box.

Bell pepper half

This wrap is easy to make and holds well in parchment paper, aluminum foil, or lunch box.

• Use any color of raw bell pepper you like.
• Cut bell pepper in half lengthwise, remove seeds and fill in with your favorite fillings.
• Make it as an “open face” (one half of bell pepper) or double (two halves filled and fixed together).
• This sandwich is crispy, juicy, packed up very well when you bite it.

Flaxseed wrap

This wrap requires some efforts to make it. Holds well in parchment paper or aluminum foil.

• Add 2/3 cup (160 ml) of water into a medium-size saucepan and bring it to a boil.
• Ground ¾ cups (110 g) of golden flaxseeds and add the ½ tsp of salt and flaxseed meal into a saucepan.
• Turn the heat off and stir immediately with a wooden spoon until the flaxseed meal absorbs all the water. As you stir, the flaxseed meal will form a dough and gradually un-stick from the saucepan. It takes about 1-2 minutes max.
• When cool to touch, break the flaxseed dough into 4 equal pieces.
• Roll out each dough ball between two pieces of parchment paper or use tortilla press.
• Preheat a well-seasoned cast iron pan (or any other non-stick pan) over medium heat.
• Transfer one tortilla at a time to the pan and cook it for 60-90 seconds, depending on your pan and heat.
• Flip and cook for extra 30-60 seconds. Don’t over cook the tortillas, or they will become crispy. The tortillas have to be dry, but stay soft to roll.

Lentil flatbread

This wrap is easy to make and holds well in parchment paper or aluminum foil.

• Soak 1 cup (190 g) of red lentils in the water for 3-6 hours.
• Rinse the lentils until the water is clear and drain.
• Pour into a blender rinsed lentils and 1.5 cups (360 ml) of fresh water and blend until creamy.
• Preheat a nonstick pan on medium-high.
• Pour a ladle full into the pan and swirl into a nice circle.
• Cook until bubbles pop in the batter, similar to cooking pancakes. Flip and cook on another side.

Rice paper-Nori wrap

This wrap requires some efforts to make it. Holds well in parchment paper or aluminum foil.

• Soak the rice paper in cold water for one minute or until softened.
• Put a soft rice paper on a seaweed leaf for sushi (Nori leaf).
• Put your favorite stuffing on a rice paper and wrap (Nori leaf stays on the outside).

Delicious vegan burger

This is a delicious, easy to make vegan burger by @Cristin Powers!

A green lentil burger with chili aioli, fresh chives from the garden, served on lettuce from a local farm with a few sliced potatoes with w/garlic on the side.

• 1 cup of green lentils soaked in water for about 6 hours, then rinsed and drained.
• Add a carrot, 1/2 onion, couple cloves of garlic (or baked garlic as an alternative), some fresh cilantro, and soaked drained lentils into a food processor
• Pulse till patty making consistency.
• Transfer to a bowl and add 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs (or freshly ground flaxseeds), salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder to taste.
• Heat oil, cook patties 3-5 min per side.
• Add some vegan mayo, and enjoy!

References

1. KETO Sandwiches – The Good, Bad & RIDICULOUS by KetoFocus, link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoFct5qqOvs.
2. Flaxseed Wraps | Vegan, Paleo, Keto by NutritionRefined, link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCzgAeAIOqE.
3. VEGAN LENTIL FLATBREAD » Gluten-Free, Oil Free, Super Simple to Make! by The Whole Food Plant Based Cooking Show, link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaF29Echlsk.

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