--- title: "Meatless Friday: Sandwich Night" description: A sandwich and a bowl of soup or side salad makes a quick and satisfying dinner. Here are some of our meatless favorites! image: https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/20250418%20BSzyszkiewicz%201.png --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/meatless-friday-sandwich-night#) [MEATLESS FRIDAY](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/meatless-friday) # Meatless Friday: Sandwich Night Feb 6, 2026 7:00:00 AM  |  by [Barb Szyszkiewicz](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/barb-szyszkiewicz-ofs) ![featured image](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/20250418%20BSzyszkiewicz%201.png) *A sandwich and a bowl of soup or side salad makes a quick and satisfying dinner. Here are some of our meatless favorites!* --- Do you have a sandwich night built into your weekly meal plan? We took a look through the Meatless Friday recipe archives and found some sandwiches that are worth a try!   ## [Speedy Peppers and Eggs Sandwich](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/meatless-friday-speedy-peppers-eggs-sandwiches) This diner favorite is really easy to make at home, and you can use up those odds and ends of colorful bell peppers in the process. ![null](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20220603%20BSzyszkiewicz%201.jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=20220603%20BSzyszkiewicz%201.jpg)   ## [Toasted Mushroom Melt Sandwiches](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2019/10/18/meatless-friday-toasted-mushroom-melt-sandwiches/) Monica Portogallo's quick and easy sandwich recipe hits the spot, even without the meat. ![1018-MPortogallo-1](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1018-MPortogallo-1.jpg?width=800&height=600&name=1018-MPortogallo-1.jpg)   ## [A Vegan Option: Jackfruit Tuna Salad](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/meatless-friday-jackfruit-tuna-salad-vegan) Elizabeth Varga shares a 5-minute vegan alternative to the grab-and-go favorite tuna salad sandwich.  ![null](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20240126%20EVarga%202.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=20240126%20EVarga%202.png)   ## [Cheesy Tuna Melts](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/meatless-friday-cheesy-tuna-melts) Betsy Kerekes shares ideas for a Meatless Friday meal so easy, her kids can make it. This is an easy meal for kids to make and picky eaters to enjoy. ![null](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20210917%20BKerekes%201.jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=20210917%20BKerekes%201.jpg)   ## There's Always Grilled Cheese There are so many ways to make grilled cheese — I once visited a restaurant that boasted at least 25 varieties on their menu. We asked our writers and readers to weigh in on one [viral grilled cheese trend](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/meatless-friday-the-great-grilled-cheese-debate) last year. ### What's your favorite meatless sandwich?   [![See our full list of Meatless Friday recipes](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/275132/interactive-188493254954.png) ](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKrdpGnCfnCCKMULHtJl790vaEews7ub1eZqhpsNYPh5iVtlHUPDZHGM6iiDvERzBxd3dQh3gmn7hW6DrsVFejvLBGhSAzvFxyzvR1Xu2P27vr3wux25dlQJJpZ4BpR5H26AKPhdCSszUt%2BAf9WpvQ6gQ0hW2VY%2F5%2FBr1u3Z%2FB4dM79KfiZ6HrkeOvt20JVQzTg%2BcHyajBJ%2BuiB&webInteractiveContentId=188493254954&portalId=275132)   Did you try this recipe? Share your thoughts with the Catholic Mom community! You'll find the comment box below the author's bio and list of recommended articles. --- Copyright 2026 Barb Szyszkiewicz Images: copyright Barb Szyszkiewicz, Monica Portogallo, Elizabeth Varga, and Betsy Kerekes, all rights reserved. ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2Fmeatless-friday-sandwich-night%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2Fmeatless-friday-sandwich-night%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2Fmeatless-friday-sandwich-night%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Meatless%20Friday%3A%20Sandwich%20Night) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2Fmeatless-friday-sandwich-night%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2Fmeatless-friday-sandwich-night%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Barb Szyszkiewicz](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/BSzyszkiewicz%202022.jpg) ### [Barb Szyszkiewicz](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/barb-szyszkiewicz-ofs) Barb Szyszkiewicz, senior editor at [CatholicMom.com](http://catholicmom.com), is a wife, mom of 3 young adults, and a Secular Franciscan. Barb enjoys writing, cooking, and reading, and is a music minister at her parish. Find her blog at [FranciscanMom](http://franciscanmom.com) and her family’s favorite recipes with nutrition information at [Cook and Count](http://cookandcount.wordpress.com). 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