Vegetable sandwich is a type of

vegetarian Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood, insects, and the flesh of any other animal). It may also include abstaining from eating all by-products of animal slaughter. Vegetarianism m ...

sandwich consisting of a

vegetable Vegetables are parts of plants that are consumed by humans or other animals as food. The original meaning is still commonly used and is applied to plants collectively to refer to all edible plant matter, including the flowers, fruits, stems, ...

filling between

bread Bread is a staple food prepared from a dough of flour (usually wheat) and water, usually by baking. Throughout recorded history and around the world, it has been an important part of many cultures' diet. It is one of the oldest human-made f ...

. There are no set requirements other than the use of vegetables, and sandwiches may be toasted or untoasted. Vegetable sandwiches are served throughout the world and are a popular street food in

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Cucumber sandwich

The

cucumber sandwich The traditional cucumber sandwich is a crustless tea sandwich (or finger sandwich) composed of thin slices of cucumber situated between two thin slices of lightly buttered white bread. The sandwich originated in the United Kingdom, and modern ...

originated in the UK. They are traditionally served with

afternoon tea Tea (in reference to food, rather than the drink) has long been used as an umbrella term for several different meals. English writer Isabella Beeton, whose books on home economics were widely read in the 19th century, describes meals of var ...

and on formal occassions. The cucumber is expected to be sliced as thinly as possible. The slices in a well presented cucumber sandwich should pass daylight.

Mumbai vegetable sandwich

The Mumbai vegetable sandwich, previously and still occasionally known as the Bombay vegetable sandwich, is a common street food in India, especially in

Mumbai Mumbai (, ; also known as Bombay — the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the ''de facto'' financial centre of India. According to the United Nations, as of 2018, Mumbai is the second- ...

. The sandwich is made with Western style bread and is usually toasted. The main ingredients are a spicy green chutney spread, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, and a spicy potato filling made with

chaat masala Chaat masala, also spelled chat masala, is a powder spice mix, or masala, originating from South Asia, typically used to add flavor to chaat. It typically consists of amchoor (dried mango powder), cumin, coriander, dried ginger, salt (often black ...

or a similar spice mix. Other ingredients sometimes included are cooked beetroot and cheese. The sandwich is a popular student lunch.

Rainbow vegetable sandwich

The idea of the rainbow vegetable sandwich is to layer the vegetables in different colours to create a spectrum of colours. These can sometimes be constructed unfeasibly high in order to include the maximum number of different colours and textures.Maria Lichty
"Rainbow vegetable sandwich"
''Two Peas & Their Pod'', retrieved 7 July 2020.

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Sandwich A sandwich is a food typically consisting of vegetables, sliced cheese or meat, placed on or between slices of bread, or more generally any dish wherein bread serves as a container or wrapper for another food type. The sandwich began as a po ...

Vegetarian cuisine

Cucumber sandwich

Mumbai vegetable sandwich

Rainbow vegetable sandwich

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