No Buns, No Problem: 20 Breadless, Gluten-Free Sandwich Ideas

Being gluten-free shouldn't mean picking at a salad while everyone gulps down thick, juicy burgers at your next cookout. Sandwich some unripened brined cheese and veggies between two mushrooms caps to indulge in the same deliciousness as your wheat-eating friends.

Get the recipe at mushroominfo.com.

Make a sandwich out of your warm beet salad by layering the veggies in between smooth goat cheese, then top it off with citrusy vinaigrette and crispy walnuts.

Get the recipe at thekitchn.com.

Fool your friends and whip up these baby burgers—we won't reveal that they're breadless if you don't. The crumbly almond butter buns are tough to distinguish from the regular stuff, allowing you to serve up something healthy and tasty without the stigma that can come with "fake" bread.

Get the recipe at ditchthewheat.com.

These enormous leaves are stronger than lettuce and can hold even the bulkiest ingredients. Roll up tons of fruits, veggies and protein, then sink everything into thick-and-creamy Asian-inspired dressing for even more flavor and a nutritious, gourmet-style meal in mere minutes.

Get the recipe at thehealthyfoodie.com.

This recipe saves you the trouble of deciding which veggie to include as your main ingredient—you can use 'em both! Sprinkle the combo with your choice of guacamole, salsa, or haloumi and mint pesto to satisfy your group's unique taste buds.

Get the recipe at beyondthepeel.net.

It's the kids' turn to pack their own lunches. Introduce them to this submarine skewer and they'll have a blast expressing their creativity and sliding on their favorite sandwich ingredients. Best of all, it's practically mess-free since the dressings will have to be on the side—no knives, squirting, or spreading required.

Get the recipe at ingredientsinc.net.

Rise and shine with this stack of protein, fiber, and all around deliciousness. It's the perfect sequence of crunchy nuts followed by smooth, gooey almond butter with every bite.

Get the recipe at talesofakitchen.com.

Forget basket weaving—it's time for some bacon weaving. Use a muffin pan as a guide to intertwine five to seven strips to create this edible bowl, then fill it with lettuce, tomatoes and any other toppings you choose. The next morning, add sunny-side up eggs to the leftover cups the next morning for a fun breakfast.

Get the recipe at myfridgefood.com.

Coated and crusted in a flakey almond-meal mixture, you'll forget all about the taste of boring old bread. The halved vegetable serves as a sturdy structure for the cheesy, melt-in-your-mouth filling, and the whole thing packs the taste of your favorite Italian dish without all of the carbs.

Get the recipe at theironyou.com.

Fry up this durable fruit and pile on all of your favorite sandwich fixings. The Puerto Rican-style hoagie sandwiches a thick and juicy skirt steak between two fried and flattened plantains. Smeared with ketchup-mayo, it takes flavor to a whole new level.

Get the recipe thenoshery.com.

Kelp noodles, a high-iodine sea veggie that revs up your metabolism, distinguish this collard dish from others, and add a whole lot of crunch without a whole lot of calories. Dunk the vegan roll-up in a thick and creamy almond sauce for a mouthful of refreshing flavor.

Get the recipe at thegoodnesslife.com.

Halloumi is a firm and salty grill-able cheese that functions an excellent bread substitute. The rubbery texture of just two slices gives the whole "sandwich" a rich, creamy taste that you wouldn't otherwise get without loading on 10 pieces of traditional cheddar or provolone. Get even more creative and add on some apples and bacon for a crunchy, smokehouse flavor.

Get the recipe at showfoodchef.com.

Collect this week's leftovers to create a breadless masterpiece. Use some thick cuts of meat to hold together your excess fixings, like the sautéed mushroom mixture used here. You can count on the extra protein to keep your energy up all afternoon.

Get the recipe at nomnompaleo.com.

The contrast of between nutty-flavored noodles and cool cucumbers makes this hors d'oeuvre the perfect appetizer for whatever meal lies ahead. Plus, with no dishes required, it ensures cleanup will be a breeze.

Get the recipe at thekitchn.com.

Enjoy all of the perks of biting into a tender and juicy chicken sandwich—without the bread, of course. Substitute two portabella mushroom caps and pile on you favorite meats and veggies for a restaurant-style burger that won't force you to undo the top button of your jeans later. An added bonus: the sweet potato chips will curb your French fry cravings, too.

Get the recipe at multiplydelicious.com.

This vegetable medley delivers a kaleidoscope of colors from its red cabbage leaves to its green cucumber and zucchini sticks. Roll veggies tightly in an edible seafood wrap, then dip them into the smooth and creamy sauce with ease.

Get the recipe at thisrawsomeveganlife.com.

Get an afternoon energy boost by adding this cornmeal derivative to your hoagie. With its slowly digested fiber and complex carbohydrates, polenta will keep you moving all day long. Top off the vegetable medley with a homemade tomato sauce and serve your family a zesty, authentic taste of Italy.

Get the recipe at beyondthepeel.net.

Here's another vegetable to add to the list of bread substitutes. With three times the amount of vitamin C of a medium-size orange, peppers ooze nutritional value, so you can pile on all of your favorite fillers without having to worry about the sandwich—or your diet—falling apart.

Get the recipe at theprimalparent.com.