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by Reneon Jun 11, 2019 (updated Jun 6, 2021)

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These Roasted Tomato Sandwiches with Vegan Lemon Garlic Aioli are loaded with avocado, arugula and some of the tastiest tomato slices.

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Sometimes you just need a tasty sandwich that is simple and easy. And this sandwich is exactly that. It is basically avocado toast taken to the next level.

And just because it is simple to make doesn’t mean it is lacking in flavor. First let’s talk about the lemon garlic aioli.

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How to make Roasted Tomato Sandwiches with Vegan Lemon Garlic Aioli

With just a few ingredients you are going to have the best sandwich spread EVER! Vegan mayo, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic are combined in a bowl and chilled until you are ready to eat. This stuff is finger-licking good.

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The tomatoes are also simple to make (are you seeing the trend with this recipe?) but pack SO much flavor. I love when tomatoes are in season. They are so flavorful and sweet. So you best believe that tomatoes are going to be making a big appearance over the next few months here on TSV.

I, of course, chose sourdough for this sandwich – I mean, I can never get enough sourdough. You can use any bread you like, but I would choose something hearty so it can hold up with all of the toppings.

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How to serve Roasted Tomato Sandwiches with Vegan Lemon Garlic Aioli

To get the sandwich extra toasty, you are going to slather some vegan butter on each slice and grill them in a pan before assembling. P.S. I personally love Earth Balance Butter.

To finish off this sammie, add some fresh basil leaves, arugula and avocado slices.

This sandwich is definitely not lacking in flavor. I could literally eat this every day!

Need more recipe inspo? Check these out:

Vegan Lemon Parmesan Pasta
Grilled Veggie Sandwich with Vegan Basil Aioli
Crispy Avocado Tacos with Vegan Chipotle Lime Aioli
Buffalo Chickpea Sliders with Vegan Basil Aioli

Roasted Tomato Sandwiches with Vegan Lemon Garlic Aioli

Servings: 2 sandwiches

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

These Roasted Tomato Sandwiches with Vegan Lemon Garlic Aioli are loaded with avocado, arugula and some of the tastiest tomato slices.

4.98 from 39 ratings

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Ingredients

▢ 2 large tomatoes cut in 8 slices
▢ olive oil
▢ salt & pepper
▢ dried oregano
▢ 1/4 cup vegan mayo
▢ 1/2 lemon juiced
▢ 1-2 cloves garlic diced
▢ vegan butter
▢ 4 slices sourdough bread or bread of choice
▢ 1 large avocado
▢ fresh basil
▢ arugula

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place sliced tomatoes on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle salt, pepper & oregano on each slice. Place in the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes – or until tomatoes are tender.
While the tomatoes are cooking prepare the lemon garlic aioli. Combine the vegan mayo, lemon juice, garlic and a sprinkle of salt & pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside in the fridge until ready to use.
Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Heat a pan over medium heat. Place bread (butter-side down) in the pan and cook until browned. Remove bread from the pan.
To assemble, spread lemon garlic aioli on each slice of bread. Top with tomatoes, avocado, arugula and basil. Slice and serve.

Calories: 686kcal, Carbohydrates: 85g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 31g

Cuisine: American

Course: lunch

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originally published on Jun 11, 2019 (last updated Jun 6, 2021)

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Grace — January 22, 2024 @ 4:39 pm Reply
Loved the tanginess of the aioli with the sweetness of the roasted tomatoes. I was missing the avocado this time but I’m sure it would add some delicious creaminess. I will definitely make this again!
- Rene — January 24, 2024 @ 7:56 am Reply
  Thanks so much Grace!
Mikayla — November 3, 2023 @ 5:40 pm Reply
This is my favorite Vegan meal I have made in so long it’s amazing!!!
- Rene — November 6, 2023 @ 5:55 am Reply
  Yayyy! Thanks Mikayla!
Tammi — October 7, 2023 @ 6:06 pm Reply
Delicious, amazing and delightful!
Lindsay — July 2, 2023 @ 10:44 am Reply
Great flavor. Perfect lunch.
KJ — June 28, 2023 @ 7:09 pm Reply
Wow! Best sandwich ever! I sprinkled the tomatoes with some vegan Parmesan after baking them, yummy 🙂
Lizie Pugh — June 20, 2023 @ 3:00 pm Reply
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Absolutely delicious!!! Made it a second time tonight but this time added mushrooms sautéed in vegetable broth and tamari. This is one simple, versatile and amazing sandwich!
- Rene — June 27, 2023 @ 10:34 am Reply
  Ohhhhh, love the idea of extra veggies!
Faith — November 9, 2022 @ 1:20 pm Reply
These are absolutely delicious! I usually use lime instead of lemon and haven’t tried it with arugula yet. Either way, it has definitely been a stable in my lunch/dinner menu. Thank you!
- Faith — November 9, 2022 @ 1:21 pm Reply
  I definitely meant to say staple! 😊
Hannah Hatton — January 24, 2022 @ 9:04 am Reply
Are the calories listed just for 1 sandwich? Or for both? Thanks!
- Rene — January 25, 2022 @ 9:20 am Reply
  Hi Hannah – the nutrition is always listed per serving, so in this case it is just for 1 sandwich!
  - Jane — June 18, 2022 @ 11:42 pm Reply
    To make this a spread, should I put the aioli ingredients in a food processor? Because how else would you make it a smooth texture??
    - Rene — June 20, 2022 @ 2:23 pm Reply
      You can, but it isn’t necessary. I just combined the ingredients in a bowl.
Dubs — June 5, 2021 @ 10:00 am Reply
I’m a non vegan and loved it! Making for 5 people next weekend as picnic. Any tips to packaging it all up? I can assemble when I get there.
- Rene — June 8, 2021 @ 10:52 am Reply
  Hi Dubs – I think your best bet is separate containers and wrapping the bread in parchment paper. Hope you all enjoy!
- Iris — January 2, 2022 @ 12:30 pm Reply
  Absolutely delicious. The aioli is heavenly. As I was eating it, I was thinking that it would probably be delicious with some sauerkraut!
  - Rene — January 5, 2022 @ 9:45 am Reply
    Ohhhhhhh yum…that sounds like a great add!
Michele — May 26, 2021 @ 8:25 pm Reply
love this sandwich
- Rene — May 29, 2021 @ 10:49 am Reply
  Thanks Michele!
Stephanie — April 28, 2021 @ 9:56 pm Reply
Super tasty. Full of flavour. My only criticism is that it can be a bit messy with the tomato juices that come out once bitten into. I found cutting them in half prior to eating really helped it not be as messy. Absolutely delicious otherwise.
Elizabeth Tate — February 21, 2021 @ 11:03 am Reply
Delicious! So glad I’m not counting calories though. Fills you right up!
- Rene — February 25, 2021 @ 9:40 am Reply
  Haha – it’s all about balance anyways 😉
- Kendall Flint — September 5, 2021 @ 1:29 pm Reply
  This was stunningly good! I actually “pressed” the tomatoes after roasting to limit the liquid which worked like a charm. Layered mayo/basil/tomato/arugula and mayo’d other side of bread and cut into threes. Was the “vegan” dish at an Italian themed luncheon and EVERYONE loved it – even the meat eaters!
  - Rene — September 17, 2021 @ 7:45 am Reply
    Hi Kendall – so glad it was a hit!!!
Valerie Taylor — February 10, 2021 @ 8:25 pm Reply
Do you know around how many calories this would be?
Velensia — January 2, 2021 @ 1:33 am Reply
Wow! First time trying vegan recipes. This sandwich was soooo DELICIOUS! First time trying sourdough and I’m definitely not a tomato person. I roasted them with lemon pepper seasoning and it really packed a flavorful punch! I also used spinach. New Favorite! Thank you!
- Rene — January 2, 2021 @ 2:47 pm Reply
  Yay! So glad you liked it!
Sewmuchenergy — December 17, 2020 @ 5:51 pm Reply
This was sooooooo good!!! I couldn’t eat it fast enough. I toasted the bread in a toaster oven with vegan butter on one side and the Mayo on the other. I added some onion flakes and seasonings to the Mayo. The roasted tomatoes were such a great idea. Certainly doing that again. Thank you for this awesome recipe. YUM!!
- Rene — December 20, 2020 @ 7:57 pm Reply
  So glad you liked it! 🤗
Jeana — October 22, 2020 @ 8:48 pm Reply
Incredibly delicious! Made this for my family tonight and everyone loved it! It was so full of flavor! Even my husband, who is usually a meat & potatoes type of guy, raved about it. Thank you for a great recipe!!
- Rene — October 26, 2020 @ 12:35 pm Reply
  Woowho – glad it passed the husband test 😉
Mary — August 18, 2020 @ 10:24 am Reply
This is such a delicious sandwich! I forgot the avocado and added fresh mozzarella. It was delicious! Making another one with avocado, right now. Can’t get enough of this sandwich lol THANK YOU!

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- Rene — August 26, 2020 @ 7:33 am Reply
  You’re so welcome! So glad you liked it!
Erin — August 16, 2020 @ 3:16 pm Reply
This is a delicious sandwich! I’ve made it several times for different people and it’s always a huge hit! I used thick slices of oven roasted heirloom tomatoes…Incredible!
Kim — August 10, 2020 @ 11:41 am Reply
We absolutely love this sandwich! We’re new to vegan/plant based foods, & we’re super excited to find this sandwich. We’re eating 2-3 times a week. I need to explore your website more. Thank you for sharing 😊
- Rene — August 11, 2020 @ 1:12 pm Reply
  Yay! So glad you found a recipe to make your plant based journey easier! I hope you find more inspiration here 🙂
ElleK — August 9, 2020 @ 5:53 pm Reply
Delicious and a great summer dinner! Made some vegan mozzarella the other day so I put a little of that on too. Loved the combination of the aioli with the basil and arugula. Great recipe!!
- Rene — August 9, 2020 @ 7:39 pm Reply
  So glad you liked it! And that mozz sounds like the perfect addition!
Cris — July 31, 2020 @ 6:14 pm Reply
Hands down our new favorite sandwich. Made it twice this week and my husband is requesting roasted tomatoes on all veggie sandwiches going forward. Maybe a mexican version next, with cilantro and a cumin aioli? *drool*
- Rene — August 2, 2020 @ 4:11 pm Reply
  Ummmmm…excellent suggestion. I actually have a recipe that has some mexican-flavors, I just haven’t put it on the blog yet. You have inspired me tho!
fitoru — June 17, 2020 @ 11:18 pm Reply
Will try this recipe one of these days.. This one looks delicious..
Hannah — June 17, 2020 @ 7:04 am Reply
This recipe is AMAZING!!! My only note is to make sure you use a hearty bread. I used brioche this past time making it and it couldn’t withstand the moisture from the tomatoes. I ended up having to finish my sandwich with a fork! But oh man it was so good!
Meri — June 8, 2020 @ 1:46 pm Reply
Made these last night for the first time. They are heavenly, so easy to make, and sooo fresh! These will be on rotation at our house this summer. I had to sub in spinach since I didn’t have arugula. Also made these on GF bread,
- Rene — June 9, 2020 @ 5:51 pm Reply
  So glad you liked these – and you were able to adjust based on what you had on hand!
Jaclyn Smith — May 18, 2020 @ 9:09 am Reply
THIS RECIPE LOOKS SO GOOD. I can’t wait to try it! Do you think that balsamic vinegar drizzled would be a good addition or not?
- Rene — May 19, 2020 @ 12:55 pm Reply
  I think that sounds super tasty!
Roe — May 8, 2020 @ 7:42 am Reply
Making these right this moment for breakfast sandwiches and the aoili ITSELF is a tasty dream! Because I’m 4 months pregnant with my first, this mostly vegan mom fried a free range egg to add to the middle, but this recipe is simple, beautiful, and a no-brainer. Thank you so much for making this for us! – Stay safe and healthy in the quarantine!
- Kris — May 12, 2020 @ 10:51 am Reply
  I had to make some modifications for what I had on hand but it was no less than spectacular!! Saw the recipe last night and knew it would be the perfect showcase for some nice heirloom tomatoes I had picked up. The aioli itself is amazing. No avacado so had to leave that out. Red leaf lettuce for the arugula. A++ and delicious!
  - Rene — May 19, 2020 @ 12:59 pm Reply
    Ugh – I love heirloom tomatoes! So glad you liked it!
- Rene — May 19, 2020 @ 1:06 pm Reply
  So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Stephanie — April 19, 2020 @ 7:22 pm Reply
Made these for dinner tonight. Added smoky tempeh strips and they were glorious!
- Rene — April 24, 2020 @ 10:43 am Reply
  Yum! That sounds like the perfect addition – I love tempeh bacon!
Amy — March 17, 2020 @ 6:13 am Reply
My husband and I made these for dinner last night. They were wonderful tasting and easy! Thank you!
Brooke — March 7, 2020 @ 11:01 am Reply
You had me at roasted tomatoes and avocado! I made this for lunch today and it was delicious and easy to make. Thank you!!
- Rene — March 9, 2020 @ 11:34 am Reply
  So glad you liked this Brooke!
Mikayla — February 29, 2020 @ 5:06 am Reply
I’ve made these probably 3x a week for the past couple months. It’s an amazing combination of flavors and super simple to make. Love… and thank you for the recipe. ?
Patti — February 5, 2020 @ 9:01 am Reply
This is an amazing sandwich. The first time I made it, my daughter declared that it was the best sandwich she’d ever had. The lemon garlic aioli is fabulous and it’s all easy to put together. Thanks for sharing!
Melissa — January 3, 2020 @ 6:16 pm Reply
Just made these for dinner and OMG!!!! SO, SO good! I’m not vegan so I did use regular butter and regular mayo for the aioli, but other than that I followed the recipe. I’ve just sent the link to a bunch of family and friends because everyone needs to make them!
Heidi P — November 9, 2019 @ 5:27 pm Reply
I just made these and ABSOLUTELY loved it. My meat eating husband even ate one and loved it too. I cheated and added a little parmesan and mozzarella for him
Thank you for sharing all these wonderful recipes.
- Rene — November 14, 2019 @ 9:15 am Reply
  Hey, it’s all about baby steps 🙂 Glad you both liked it!
Sadie — November 9, 2019 @ 10:47 am Reply
Just made (& ate) this sandwich and it was so delicious! Will be making again 🙂
- Rene — November 14, 2019 @ 9:16 am Reply
  Yay! So glad you liked it! Nothing better than a good sammie 🙂
Tiffanie Tuttle — September 18, 2019 @ 3:43 pm Reply
This was so simple and delicious! I used a ciabatta bread and did an open faced sandwich. I layered the mayo, arugula, avocado, pesto sauce and topped with the tomato. Perfect (end of the summer) sandwich.
- Rene — September 19, 2019 @ 10:28 am Reply
  Ugh…I LOVE ciabatta. That sounds amazing 🙂
- Kat — December 27, 2019 @ 10:01 am Reply
  I am not exaggerating when I say I eat this sandwich every single night for supper. I love it!! Its my absolute favorite recipe. Thank you for everything you do I have not tried a bad recipe yet from this site!
  - Rene — December 28, 2019 @ 7:33 am Reply
    You’re so sweet Kat! And I am the same way. I will make something I really like, and eat it over and over. Don’t fix it if it’s not broken! lol
Andrea — August 7, 2019 @ 5:31 pm Reply
Just This sandwich was absolutely amazing! First meat free thing my husband would consider eating and it’s now his favorite. Instead of arugula and basil I just used baby spinach. I also put a bit of garlic powder in my vegan butter to spread on bread. I am obsessed, I already want it again!!!!
- Rene — August 8, 2019 @ 12:55 pm Reply
  Yum! Those sound like awesome additions. Idk what it is about this sandwich, but you are not the first person to tell me that their meat-eating husband really liked this. lol. Must be the perfect combo of flavors so they don’t miss the meat 🙂
Nancy — July 19, 2019 @ 3:06 pm Reply
I just made this sandwich and it was SO SO GOOD! I can’t wait to have again!
- Rene — July 20, 2019 @ 1:38 pm Reply
  Yay! So glad you liked it Nancy!
Maddie — July 15, 2019 @ 2:22 pm Reply
This is amazing! So easy to make and so satisfying
- Rene — July 17, 2019 @ 9:47 am Reply
  So glad you liked it – I love an easy recipe that is comforting at the same time 🙂
Claudette — June 24, 2019 @ 4:23 pm Reply
Just made this sandwich for dinner and it was hands-down one of the best things I’ve ever eaten! I used vegan basil pesto instead of plain basil leaves on one side and the aioli on the other. I would highly recommend that option. Thank you so much for the great post!! 🙂
- Rene — June 25, 2019 @ 8:07 am Reply
  Uhhhhhh…pesto sounds like the perfect addition! So glad you liked it!
Joanne P Buhler — June 14, 2019 @ 5:57 pm Reply
Just finished these sandwiches! They were easy to make and so delicious! We will be making these again. Thank you!!
Vickie — June 13, 2019 @ 9:20 am Reply
My carnivore husband said it was the best sandwich he ever ate.
- Rene — June 13, 2019 @ 12:48 pm Reply
  That is amazing 🙂
Lisa Rogers — June 12, 2019 @ 9:31 am Reply
Tomatoes are my fave fruit dressed up as a veggie. Yours is by far the best blog I have found for vegan dishes. After over 35 years as a vegetarian I made the switch 7 months ago. It wasn’t as big of a struggle as I would thought it would be as there’s lots of veganized items available – much more so than 15 years ago when I tried and failed. But seeing all your recipes is divine inspiration!
- Rene — June 12, 2019 @ 11:31 am Reply
  I’m so glad my recipes are making your transition easier! There really are sooooooo many vegan swaps these days – it’s kinda nuts! Happy cooking!
- Lisa Rogers — June 23, 2020 @ 8:21 am Reply
  I didn’t have arugula but had fresh basil the last time I made these. WOW! I also used the microplane for the garlic. I now use this aioli on everything! I actually had a friend like it so much that I recycled an old ketchup bottle full of the aioli as a gift for her.
Megan — June 12, 2019 @ 6:28 am Reply
I am SO happy to have found this blog!
1- this sandwich looks aMAZing and I’m making it as soon as possible
2- all of your recipes make me want to cook, and I need some of that motivation in my life!
thank you thank you thank you.
- Rene — June 12, 2019 @ 8:07 am Reply
  You are so welcome – I’m glad my recipes gave you the cooking itch. 🙂 Can’t wait to see what you make!