Are you ready for the epic-ness (or jaw breaking badness) of this veggie sandwich. Sure I stacked it a bit high, but look at that towering feat of veggie goodness.
In fact I would have added another layer of crispy beets and carrots, but I ran out of time.
That’s right, I ran out of time, because this sandwich is going toe-to-toe against Matt’s ย The Big “Big” Breakfast Sandwich. As many of you know, my husband is also a food blogger, so we are always spit-balling ideas and recipes, but at some point we usually part ways.
With that, we thought it would be fun to do a Blogger vs. Blogger challenge that resulted in a stand-off of Meatless Monday vs. Meaty Monday. The only parameter we each had to follow was to create a breakfast sandwich, and if you check out Matt’s post, you’ll see there are two identical components: crepe-thin omelette (I added a few more things to mine) and the fried egg that neither of us could skip.
But from there, we go our separate ways. I love his for its unapologetic layering of calories stacked with Jenga-like care. As for mine, I’m not a vegetarian, but I just don’t eat meat all that much and I prefer my veggie patties in the morning over meat-filled dishes. But knowing his was going to be stacked to ridiculous heights, I couldn’t let mine fail to meet the same task.
Here’s where the fun comes inโwe would love to hear which one you guys prefer: The meaty madness of the The Big “Big” Breakfast Sandwich or the health-i-fied version (kinda) of The Epic Veggie Breakfast Sandwich. Leave a comment below and tell me what you think.
The Epic Veggie Breakfast Sandwich
Ingredients
- Omelette
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon leeks
- salt and pepper to taste
- Layers
- 1 veggie pattie
- 1 slice extra sharp cheddar cheese or your preferred cheese
- 1 fried egg
- 1 roasted cauliflower slice (see notes for roasting)
- 3-4 slices avocado
- 1 handful of micro greens
- 1 roll
Instructions
- To make omelette: Cover a large 10-inch pan with non-stick spray and place over medium heat. Combine and whisk all ingredients in a bowl. Pour mixture into pan and using the handle swirl it until the mixture completely covers the bottom of the pan. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, or until omelette is fully cooked through. (You should not have to flip this since the omelette should be paper-thin from using a large pan.) Remove from heat and fold two times to create a four-layer triangle.
- Assembly: Place folded omelette onto bottom of roll. Place 1 piece of cheese on top of veggie patty and melt either in microwave or under broiler, once melted, place it on top of the omelette. Layer with fried egg, cauliflower slice, avocado, micro greens and top of roll. Serve immediately.
*To roast cauliflower: Trim cauliflower and cut cauliflower into ¼ inch slices. Place slices on a bake sheet and drizzle olive oil on top. Transfer to an oven heated to 425 degrees and roast for about 20 minutes or until slices are browned around the edges.
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Epic and gorgeous. LOVE!
Belinda@themoonblushbaker says
ARgh!!! Get in my mouth! Simply two epic as burgers for everyone to share.
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
This is totally an epic sandwich, for sure! Whoa, loving it! pinned ๐
Zainab says
This is epic!!!! And gosh it’s impossible to choose between the meaty madness.
The Blonde Chef says
OMGSH! This IS epic! ( and looks like the veggie sandwich of my dreams!) I will definitely be making this, STAT!
Jessica | Saucy Pear says
I’d happily eat either of these (one would make my jeans a lot tighter, but sometimes that’s ok). Do you ship?! No? Ok, I’ll head to the kitchen myself then ๐
Tieghan Gerard says
Oh my gosh! Both burgers are insane. Insanely delicious!! I love this idea and all those veggies and with that fried egg?? Yes, please!
Kevin @ Closet Cooking says
Now that is one nice looking sandwich!
Julie @ Table for Two says
Wow! I need to unhinge my jaw and get this sandwich in front of me! Totally epic!
Jessica @ Jessica in the Kitchen says
This looks like today’s breakfast! I’d naturally have to go with your sandwich!!
Tori@Gringalicious.com says
I love both of them so much that I can’t decide! If I were going to actually eat one though, I would choose yours.
Nicola Miller Editor of The Millers Tale says
Know what? You should add Gastro-Psychic to your tagline because I WAS JUST THINKING about what to feed my non flesh eating husband when we have burger Tuesdays (I’ll spare you the long and boring reason for why Tuesdays is burger day!).
Anyway, we are both tired of flabby Quorn burgers and he loves cauliflower and I love building things-in-a-bun mega stacks…so thank you, thank you, thank you.
Maria says
I am dying! Love this sammy!
Heather Christo says
That is freaking amazing Naomi. I’m going with the meatless version- gorgeous.
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
I love this blogger vs. blogger post! With two talented bloggers under one roof, I can only imagine what amazing things must be coming out of your kitchen all the time!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says
So. much. EPICNESS!!
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says
DAYUM this is epic! I would love to eat this now, though I wouldn’t have tome to make this on a weekday- this would be great on the weekend!
Gisele Aisha says
This is epic!!!! Georgeous *.*
Eyecandypopper says
Definitely the veggie one for me! I probably wouldn’t be able to finish it! Hahaha but there’s no way I could eat so much meat.
Aimee @ Simple Bites says
You had me at roast cauliflower, seriously. And avocado trumps bacon, IMHO. Sorry, Matt!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
oh my gawd . . you guys are awesome. . As much as I love Matt’s blog and recipes, I’m with you on the vegetarian breakfast sandwich. . I’m big on veggie and this one is indeed, epic! Wowza!! love!
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says
I’d choose your epic veggie sandwich any day ๐
Diane {Created by Diane} says
That certainly is a fabulous breakfast, I love larger than life food like this. So creative and fun for you both to CHALLENGE each other ๐
Emily | Jelly Toast says
I honestly love both of these sandwiches! I love your addition of the cauliflower layer – so good!
Emilie@TheCleverCarrot says
That drip! You got the yolk drip- brilliant! Let’s just say that both sandwiches are super creative, well thought out, and gorgeously photographed. I actually want to eat both. But I’m going with yours Naomi bc you somehow managed to pile everything that I love in between bread (I’m eating a TJ’s veggie burger as we speak…) Oh, and that cauliflower! What a lovely texture against the delicate layers of omelette. Cheers to you both! ๐
Michelle @ Healthy Recipe Ecstasy says
Your house must be so much fun! Can I eat both??
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Epic indeed, love this challenge!
Shawn @ I Wash You Dry says
Oh wow, this looks absolutely incredible! I’m on a veggie kick lately, so I’m definitely all over this one!
Karen@Mignardise says
Sorry Matt…it’s veggie all the way for me. But it wouldn’t kill me to add a slice of bacon ๐
Gaby says
What a fun contest – I’m totally going with yours of course!
Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) says
Damn, this is one EPIC breakfast sandwich!!! Too hard to chooose!!!
Annie Standing says
What a fun challenge! I remember my other half and I did a bread challenge a few years ago and it was so fun! Both these breakfast sandwiches are awesome, I can’t choose which I prefer!
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says
Veggie Breakfast Sandwich all the way! Naomi for the win!!!!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
Wow! This looks absolutely mouthwatering! I’m super impressed how delicious it looks given it’s vegetarian!
Alexandra @ Confessions of a Bright-Eyed Baker says
So in love with both of your sandwiches! And thank GOD neither one of you skipped the fried egg – always the best. ๐
Kate @ Diethood says
Honestly?! I love ’em both *thiiiiiiis* much!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
I want this every day for breakfast. As for which of the two I’d prefer I am not sure. You might win with the avocado. I have a weakness.
Marissa says
That is a serious throw down of breakfast sandwiches! That roasted cauliflower layer on the veggie version is calling my name! If they were both on a menu, my husband and I would split them both in half and share. We have a great pizza place in town and always order half hippy half cowboy…you can guess the toppings. ๐
Marissa says
hippie not hippy…lol
Amanda-Kate says
Both burgers look amazing! I have been delving into vegetarian dishes more and more as I slowly seem to be growing out of the taste for meat.
Can you tell me what brand or recipe you used for your veggie patty? Thanks so much!
A.K.