Sandwich with Hummus (Grilled + Veggies)

Name: Sandwich with Hummus (Grilled + Veggies)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion ((yellow or white onion)); 1 large tomato, sliced; ½ cup hummus ((plain or flavored)); ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 4 sandwich bread ((use your favorite))

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Delicious Grilled Sandwich with Hummus featuring caramelized onions, juicy tomatoes and creamy hummus is simple, crispy and quick to prepare. Perfect warm and toasty vegan sandwich the whole family will love and it makes a great lunch or on-the go meal.

grilled sandwich with hummus and veggies

If you are a lover of grilled cheese sandwiches, then you are going to really enjoy this vegan treat. This recipe for a Grilled Sandwich with Hummus and veggies is super simple to make and actually healthy. To make this sandwich, lather on creamy plain hummus and pile warm and sweet caramelized onions with fresh juicy tomatoes on top. Then, grill the sandwich on your favorite sandwich bread (mine is rye), slice and serve. You won’t be disappointed.

This sandwich is great served on the side of a hot cup of soup, with a salad, or as a mid-day snack. The inside is warm and creamy from the hummus, sweet and salty from the onions and a hint of tartness from the tomatoes. Crisping up the outside in a grill pan adds a crunchy texture to enclose the creamy, sweet and salty filling. You won’t miss the old-fashioned non-vegan grilled cheese after making this recipe. Below, you’ll find step by step instructions to make this Grilled Sandwich with Hummus.

Ingredients you’ll need to make Grilled Sandwich with Hummus

This sandwich is warm, juicy, full of simple flavors, and will melt in your mouth. I love everything about it – and the best part is that you only need a few ingredients to make this recipe. Here is everything you’ll need.

Hummus (plain)
White or yellow onion
Tomato
Sandwich bread
Salt

How to make this recipe

Time needed: 15 minutes.

Step by step instructions to make a Grilled Sandwich with Hummus and Veggies.

Sauté the onions
Start by sautéing white or yellow onions with a little bit of olive oil in a large skillet until golden brown around the edges. Then lower the heat and add 2 tablespoons of water, stirring every minute for 10 minutes until the water evaporates and the onions become caramelized.
Assemble the sandwiches
Layer both inside slices of bread with a generous amount of hummus. Add a layer of sautéed onions, then sliced tomato and a sprinkle of salt & pepper.
Grill sandwiches
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a hot skillet or grill pan and cook 2-3 minutes until the bread is crispy and toasted. Before flipping, drizzle or brush the top with olive oil. Using a good size spatula, flip and cook for another 2 -3 minutes until the bread is golden once again and the filling is warmed through and the hummus becomes gooey like cheese.
Slice and serve
Remove the grilled sandwich from the pan and use a serrated knife to cut the sandwich in half. Serve piping hot and pair with salad or a cup of soup.

Meal Prep and Storage

I love making this sandwich as part of my weekly meal prep rotation because it’s so easy to make. Hummus easily stores in the fridge and the onions can last up to 5 days in an air-tight container once cooked.

Fridge: store onions in an air-tight container for up to 5 days in the fridge, pre cooked. Reheat in a small microwaveable bowl for 1 minute, stirring halfway. Once the onions are reheated, begin assembling the sandwich.

Recipe Variations

This sandwich with hummus is versatile and you can use any toppings, seasonings, flavored hummus or veggies you’d like. Here are some recipe variations that I have tried and taste delicious.

Roasted red peppers – sliced with roasted red pepper hummus
Hummus with chopped olives, garlic hummus, avocado hummus, lemon dill hummus
Mushrooms with sea salt
Tomato and arugula
Sliced olives or banana peppers
Smashed chickpeas
Sliced jalapeños
Shredded vegan cheese
Plain hummus sprinkled with Everything Bagel Seasoning

Top Tips for Making Grilled Hummus Sandwich

What is the best hummus to use for hummus sandwich?

I recommend using a plain classic hummus. You can also use a flavored hummus spread like olive, artichoke, garlic, jalapeño, dill or roasted red pepper.

How do you make perfectly caramelized onions?

For the best caramelized onions, simply cook them over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring often, until soft, tender and golden. Add in a splash or two of water or veggie broth if the pan gets dry.

Can you use a panini press to make hummus and onion sandwich?

Absolutely. Press the sandwich for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

What are the best breads to use?

I like using rye or sourdough bread. You can use white bread, wheat, Italian sliced bread, honey bread, whole grain bread, etc.

Serving Suggestions

Nothing like a sandwich and salad for lunch! Pairs well with Summer Chopped Mediterranean Salad, Lentil Salad, Easy Vegan Kale Caesar Salad, or Greek Lentil Salad.
Planning for a party? I’ve made this sandwich with hummus and veggies and served on a large platter alongside Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad, Creamy Dijon Chickpea Salad, Roasted Red Pepper Chickpea Salad Sandwich, Blackened Smoky Tempeh Wrap and Vegan Taquitos. This recipe is so easy and versatile, it goes with pretty much everything.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! If you try it out, please let me know in the comments how you liked it and give us a rate! Cheers.