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Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders

Published: Aug 29, 2016 Β· Modified: Apr 13, 2019 by Rebecca Pytell Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

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The classic Vietnamese sandwich made healthy, gluten-free, & vegan. Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders are a hearty, spicy, & veggie-packed recipe you can serve up for lunch, dinner, or a party!

Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 The classic Vietnamese sandwich made healthy, gluten-free, & vegan. Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders are a hearty, spicy, & veggie-packed recipe you can serve up for lunch, dinner, or a party!

I had to make sure I got out my last grilled recipe before Labor Day! And if you're into the trends, you'd know that any type of Asian dish is a wide-reaching favorite of many. You know I'm a fan, and a failed fan at that! I never made it to that Thai restaurantΒ I told you about. Summer bucket list FAIL! At least we're expanding our Far East taste buds to Vietnam this time!

Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 The classic Vietnamese sandwich made healthy, gluten-free, & vegan. Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders are a hearty, spicy, & veggie-packed recipe you can serve up for lunch, dinner, or a party!

I was kind of blown away when I did some research into the classic Banh Mi sandwich. "BÑnh mì" is actually a term used for Vietnamese bread, usually a wheat baguette. Now-a-days, in the Western world, when we say Banh mi, we're 90% of the time referring to the classic, spicy, "meat-filled", street food sandwich. Now if you might have guessed, this classic sandwich, usually with pork, mayo, and wheat bread, leaves us Strength and Sunshine eaters in a bit of a pickle.

Β Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 The classic Vietnamese sandwich made healthy, gluten-free, & vegan. Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders are a hearty, spicy, & veggie-packed recipe you can serve up for lunch, dinner, or a party!

I never leave you hanging, though! Recreate, remake, reignite! Caveat, I've never had a real Banh Mi, but with my pre-recipe development research, I think I nailed this one down pretty well! It's all about some good bread, pickled veggies, some "meatiness", and that spicy "not" mayo sauce! No to mention we're busting out the grill pan for this one! (Grilled food = good food...always!)

Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 The classic Vietnamese sandwich made healthy, gluten-free, & vegan. Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders are a hearty, spicy, & veggie-packed recipe you can serve up for lunch, dinner, or a party!

For out "meatiness" what better ingredient to use than eggplant! Grilled eggplant is one of my favorite ways to serve it up and its texture is so hearty, creamy, and delicious. A perfect stable base for this killer plant-based Banh Mi!

Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 The classic Vietnamese sandwich made healthy, gluten-free, & vegan. Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders are a hearty, spicy, & veggie-packed recipe you can serve up for lunch, dinner, or a party!

For the "quick" pickled vegetables I used some crunchy carrot sticks and celery just soaked in some seasoned vinegar while prepping the rest of the sandwich ingredients. Daikon radish is commonlyΒ used in the Banh Mi, but confession, I actually don't care for daikon very much. Celery does the job much better in my opinion and this is the Strength and Sunshine Banh Mi anyway...so we're rolling with it!

Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 The classic Vietnamese sandwich made healthy, gluten-free, & vegan. Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders are a hearty, spicy, & veggie-packed recipe you can serve up for lunch, dinner, or a party!

The other essential veggie components used in a Banh Mi sandwich are cucumbers, cilantro, and jalapenos! I've always loved this combination of vegetables in the sandwich. The cucumber (and pickled veggies) balance out the heat of the raw jalapenoΒ slices. It's what I'd call a well thought out sandwich! If you can't handle too much heat, you can cut super thin slices of the jalapeno or thicker if you want to bring the fire!

Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 The classic Vietnamese sandwich made healthy, gluten-free, & vegan. Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders are a hearty, spicy, & veggie-packed recipe you can serve up for lunch, dinner, or a party!

Last component and maybe the most important. The "mayo" sauce! Since we are not mayo people here, I channel my inner tah-ayoΒ (i.e. tahini mayo)! Just mix some tahini, sriracha, and coconut aminos together and you have a perfect sauce for the sandwiches! So with all of these components together you get one fantastic vegan Banh Mi. Let's not forget the bread, though! I used some Bread SRSLY sourdough sandwich rolls! Yes, we even brought sourdough into this recipe! I grilled the buns a bit to give them some crunch and WOW, your first bite of these sandwich sliders will turn you into a Banh Mi fan, however unconvential this recipe may be!

Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders

Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 The classic Vietnamese sandwich made healthy, gluten-free, & vegan. Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders are a hearty, spicy, & veggie-packed recipe you can serve up for lunch, dinner, or a party!

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The classic Vietnamese sandwich made healthy, gluten-free, & vegan. Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders are a hearty, spicy, & veggie-packed recipe you can serve up for lunch, dinner, or a party!

  • Author: Rebecca Pytell
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Main, Sandwich
  • Cuisine: Vietnamese

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 Bread SRSLY Sourdough Sandwich Rolls
  • 1 Medium Cucumber (8 round slices about ΒΌ inch thick)
  • 1 Jalapeno (8 round slices about β…› inch thick)
  • 4 TB Fresh Chopped Cilantro
  • Pickled Vegetables:
  • 2 Celery Stalks (julienned)
  • 2 Carrots (julienned)
  • ΒΌ Cup Rice Vinegar
  • 1 Packet of Stevia (or 1 Tsp Sugar)
  • ΒΌ Tsp Sea Salt
  • Grilled Eggplant:
  • 1 Large Eggplant (8 round slices about ΒΌ inch thick)
  • 1 Tsp Chili Paste
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • Β½ Tsp Onion Powder
  • Spicy "Mayo" Sauce:
  • 2 TB Tahini
  • 1 TB Sriracha
  • 1 TB Coconut Aminos

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the pickled vegetable ingredients are let sit for 45-60 minutes.
  2. For the grilled eggplant, rub the sliced rounds with the chili paste and spices. Grill on an oiled non-stick grill pan for 5 minutes on each side.
  3. You can also grill the sandwich rolls at this time. Slice them and grill sliced side down for 5 minutes.
  4. For the spicy "mayo" sauce, combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
  5. To assemble the sliders, in this order, take a bottom grilled roll half, spread on some of the sauce, 2 slices of the grilled eggplant, 2 slices of cucumber, 2 jalapeno slices, some of the pickled veggies, 1 tablespoon of cilantro, and then spread another thin layer of the sauce on the top grilled roll half before closing up the slider.
  6. Repeat for the rest of the sandwiches!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1

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Β Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 The classic Vietnamese sandwich made healthy, gluten-free, & vegan. Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders are a hearty, spicy, & veggie-packed recipe you can serve up for lunch, dinner, or a party!

Lunch, dinner, or even for a party if you make a large batch, these sliders will be a huge hit! They'd also make a fantastic tailgating, football season dish to serve up in the next few months! Labor Day is next Monday so that maybe the time too! Actually no, the time is NOW! Make these NOW! I want to see you grilled these Banh Mi sliders up! I know these will make you a new fan of the Vietnamese cuisine if you've never tried it before. Gotta start somewhere and these sliders are where to start!

So tell me:

+ Ever have a Banh Mi? What kind?

+ Any favorite Vietnamese dishes?

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com

    September 09, 2016 at 5:46 pm

    These little sammies look fabulous!!! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 09, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      Haha, they so are!

      Reply
  2. Sherry Nappa

    September 08, 2016 at 7:48 pm

    I love eggplant! This sandwich looks divine!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 09, 2016 at 5:57 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Marie

    September 08, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    Okay, these seriously look incredible! I love grilled eggplant so the rest of the ingredients are just gravy for me. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 08, 2016 at 6:07 pm

      O! I hope you make it then!! Thanks, Marie!

      Reply
  4. Gin

    September 08, 2016 at 9:33 am

    I've never had a bahn mi sandwich, but if I do I'm going to have yours. It sounds delish and I love the sound of the picked veggies with that spicy sauce!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 08, 2016 at 10:02 am

      I know you would love it, Gin!

      Reply
  5. Deborah Davis

    September 06, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    These Grilled Eggplant Banh Mi Sliders are my idea of a healthy, hearty lunch! Yum! I'm sharing this!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 07, 2016 at 1:41 am

      They are!

      Reply
  6. Haralee

    September 06, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    I love this recipe. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 07, 2016 at 1:41 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Marisa

    September 06, 2016 at 5:14 pm

    Love this, great & healthy Choice!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 06, 2016 at 7:14 pm

      It sure is!

      Reply
  8. Robin

    September 06, 2016 at 12:40 am

    Bread Srsly does make really yummy GF sourdough. I tried it for my first time when they donated a bunch of rolls to our vegan prom. Have you tried making your own buns? I kinda want to try...

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 06, 2016 at 6:45 am

      Yes, I have recipes for gluten-free buns on the blog, I've always made my own sourdough.

      Reply
  9. Elle

    September 05, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    Oo this looks really good. I'm always looking for new ways to make eggplant. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 05, 2016 at 5:50 pm

      This is definitely a delicious way!

      Reply
  10. Julie Syl Pit Stop Crew

    September 05, 2016 at 7:30 am

    I am allergic to eggplant so I wouldnt be eating this unless no egg plant is added at all! Looks yummy though!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 05, 2016 at 9:32 am

      Do you have a nightshade allergy?

      Reply
  11. Kate

    September 03, 2016 at 12:22 pm

    This is fantastic, bookmarked to try!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 03, 2016 at 4:36 pm

      Awesome! Let me know!

      Reply
  12. Emily

    September 03, 2016 at 11:29 am

    Wow Rebecca you must do so much research on different foods; how do you get all these ideas? πŸ™‚ I would love to just watch and learn from you cooking for allergies some day.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 03, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      Well that's what this blog is for!

      Reply
  13. Nicole

    September 03, 2016 at 3:38 am

    Looks great!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 03, 2016 at 7:04 am

      Okay, thanks!

      Reply
  14. Shannon

    September 02, 2016 at 10:42 am

    Definitely going to try this! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 02, 2016 at 2:11 pm

      Awesome!

      Reply
  15. Marla

    September 02, 2016 at 9:47 am

    HI Rebecca,
    This grilled eggplant slider sure sounds healthy and tasty. Pinned & Tweeted!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 02, 2016 at 2:10 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  16. Annmarie

    September 02, 2016 at 9:22 am

    I miss eggplant! I haven't had it in such a long time- this looks yummy!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 02, 2016 at 2:09 pm

      Time to fix that πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  17. Courtney

    September 02, 2016 at 7:05 am

    We just got some gorgeous eggplant from the farmers market. Definitely trying this πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 02, 2016 at 2:07 pm

      Perfect timing!

      Reply
  18. Lisa Pomerantz

    September 02, 2016 at 4:59 am

    Ban mi and gluten free! I'm salivating lake Pavlov's dog here. TY! That's a favorite and I though long gone since I'm gluten free now. M'wah!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 02, 2016 at 6:00 am

      Hahaha, well now you can enjoy again!!

      Reply
  19. Laurie

    September 01, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    You always have great recipes!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 01, 2016 at 4:49 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  20. Tiffany

    September 01, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    This looks SO good! I love bahn mis and I am loving the slider version! Absolutely love the healthy 'mayo' sauce that you created. I need to try this ASAP!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 01, 2016 at 3:25 pm

      The mayo just seals the deal on these sliders!

      Reply
  21. Heather Kinnaird

    September 01, 2016 at 12:30 pm

    wow, not only are these simply beautiful, I bet SO yummy

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 01, 2016 at 3:25 pm

      They sure are!

      Reply
  22. nadia

    September 01, 2016 at 7:34 am

    Oh yum! That's one hearty veggie bap! The pickled veggies sound gorgeous together with the eggplant! Gluten-free vegan sandwich heaven!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 01, 2016 at 7:41 am

      Yes, yes! Thank you, Nadia!

      Reply
  23. Molly Kumar

    August 31, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    This looks so yum, I love Banh - Mi - Sandwiches and these would go great as appetizers too.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 01, 2016 at 6:00 am

      Yup, exactly.

      Reply
  24. Megan @ MegUnprocessed

    August 31, 2016 at 7:55 pm

    Those veggies looks great! This looks seriously so yummy!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 01, 2016 at 5:59 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  25. Katy SkipTheBag

    August 31, 2016 at 11:20 am

    Yum! This combines two of my favorite things: eggplants and bahn mis! I will have to try this when we get another eggplant off our plant.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2016 at 1:16 pm

      Perfect! Let me know if you do!

      Reply
  26. Alisa @ Go Dairy Free

    August 31, 2016 at 12:51 am

    These are just the cutest sliders ever! I love that bread - it's such a "true" sourdough, and can just taste it with grilled eggplant - yum!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2016 at 7:16 am

      Yes! They nailed the GF/vegan sourdough!

      Reply
  27. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine

    August 30, 2016 at 11:05 pm

    What a great idea Rebecca πŸ™‚ Gluten free and not eating pork or mayo, I've never had a Bahn Mi either! But this looks better than most. Eggplant is the perfect addition-- I have had eggplant taco meat on my recipe creation list for years and have never had it turn out quite right... should try again!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2016 at 7:16 am

      Eggplant is always such a great meat substitute!

      Reply
  28. Amanda

    August 30, 2016 at 10:46 pm

    I have never had these before, but I think I would try them! They look like a great way to get some veggies!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2016 at 7:15 am

      O yes! They are a must try!!

      Reply
  29. Carly @ FitLiving Eats

    August 30, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    Yummy!! Can you please me these for me? πŸ˜‰ I love grilled eggplant!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2016 at 7:15 am

      I'm glad you're a fan πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  30. Elle @ Only Taste Matters

    August 30, 2016 at 9:34 pm

    What a delicious looking sandwich! I love your vegan take on it!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2016 at 7:15 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  31. Alexa

    August 30, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    Oh Rebecca, if only I liked eggplant! But you know what? I think a portobello mushroom would look and taste pretty good in its place πŸ™‚ What do you think?

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 30, 2016 at 5:35 pm

      I think that sounds like a plan as long as it gets you to make these!! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  32. Vera-OMG Chocolate Desserts

    August 30, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    I love eggplant!Must try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 30, 2016 at 2:54 pm

      I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  33. Georgianna

    August 30, 2016 at 8:57 am

    These are so colorful! I am sure they are DELICIOUS. I'll have to try them out soon.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 30, 2016 at 10:03 am

      They are fantastic!

      Reply
  34. Renee - Kudos Kitchen

    August 30, 2016 at 8:39 am

    When it comes to delicious looking vegetable sandwiches, your grilled eggplant banh mi looks just about perfect!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 30, 2016 at 10:03 am

      Thanks Renee!

      Reply
  35. kimmythevegan

    August 29, 2016 at 10:03 pm

    Ah! You've found Bread SRSLY! Aren't they amazing! I love it.
    I've been hearing about Banh Mi sandwiches, but haven't tried one yet. I love the flavour combinations you've taken with your recipe! It sounds great =)

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 30, 2016 at 7:11 am

      I "found" them a very long time ago, haha!
      It's just the classic combo...sans meat!

      Reply
  36. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday

    August 29, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    You always leave me in awe of your creativity! These look wonderful!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 30, 2016 at 7:10 am

      Thank you, Ellen πŸ™‚

      Reply
  37. Nutrimom

    August 29, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    I'm always looking for new ways to use veggies. Thanks for the great idea!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 30, 2016 at 7:10 am

      This definitely packs them in!

      Reply
  38. POPPY

    August 29, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    They look so cute! I love the sound of the mayo alternative, must try that!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 30, 2016 at 7:09 am

      Haha, thank you!

      Reply
  39. Erica D

    August 29, 2016 at 6:14 pm

    I've had trouble nailing down a perfect Banh Mi sauce. Hoping this one is it! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 6:52 pm

      Tahini-based sauces never fail us!

      Reply
  40. Florentina

    August 29, 2016 at 5:42 pm

    I need more eggplant in my life. What a fun way to incorporate with this lovely sandwich!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 5:53 pm

      Haha, yea! Thanks, Florentina!

      Reply
  41. Wendy

    August 29, 2016 at 5:27 pm

    I absolutely love this! I had Banh Mi Sandwiches on my to-do list for next month but the recipe I have uses tofu. Since I can't have soy I was looking for an option and this sounds like a great one!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 5:50 pm

      Ha, yea, no soy here!!

      Reply
  42. Michele @ paleorunningmomma

    August 29, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    I absolutely love eggplant yet haven't made it in so long since no one I live with shares my love, lol! Yummy!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 5:04 pm

      It seems like people either LOVE it or HATE it! Haha! (More for you πŸ˜› )

      Reply
  43. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite

    August 29, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    I'm not a big eggplant fan but these are adorable!! I love pickled veggies and jalapeΓ±os and all those flavors!! Great job!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 5:04 pm

      These will turn you into a fan πŸ˜‰ Thanks Sophia!

      Reply
  44. Rachel

    August 29, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    I'm not a huge eggplant fan but these look and sound delicious!! Can't wait to give them a try!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 5:03 pm

      You're going to love it in this recipe!

      Reply
  45. Sam | Ahead of Thyme

    August 29, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    This looks delicious and sounds pretty easy to make! Thanks for the recipe!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 4:36 pm

      They are pretty easy!!

      Reply
  46. Becky Striepe

    August 29, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    Aaah these are so cute! I love banh mi, and the only thing better than a banh mi sandwich is a MINIATURE banh mi sandwich! Love.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      Miniature everything!!!

      Reply
  47. Platter Talk

    August 29, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    OH! I can taste this already!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      Haha!

      Reply
  48. The Food Hunter

    August 29, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    I'm loving the spicy mayo sauce on this!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      It's so good!

      Reply
  49. Sondra Barker

    August 29, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    I've had the classic, street style Banh Mi sandwiches before and they were very delicious, but to see a much healthier alternative that looks so tasty is even better. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      Haha, these will blow the traditional out of the park πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  50. Megan

    August 29, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    LOVE how veggie packed these are!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      Super fresh and plant-based!

      Reply
  51. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

    August 29, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    I love eggplant! Definitely going to make these sandwiches.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      What would we do without meaty eggplant πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  52. Gluten Free With Emily

    August 29, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    Banh Mi Is like my dream recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 3:00 pm

      Hahaha πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  53. Tiffany deSilva

    August 29, 2016 at 2:26 pm

    Wow! This looks delicious! Love the flavor combos and different textures.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 3:00 pm

      Thanks, Tiffany!

      Reply
  54. Megan - The Emotional Baker

    August 29, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    I've never had a banh mi - traditional or vegan. I love that you used eggplant. Can't wait to give this a try!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 2:03 pm

      Oooo you are going to love your FIRST bite then πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  55. Aish Padihari

    August 29, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    I have made eggplant paninis and they are a big hit in my family. I should try your recipe too

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 1:33 pm

      Haha, well this is DEFINETLY not a panini!

      Reply
  56. Evi @ greenevi

    August 29, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    OMG, Banh Mi sliders!!! What a genius idea!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 1:02 pm

      Haha YESSS!

      Reply
  57. Clover @ Real Food Renegades

    August 29, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    Hi Rebecca! I just recently found your blog (and recently started mine too)! I'm so impressed with all your gluten-free and allergy-free recipes, being allergic to dairy and soy and sensitive to gluten. I'll be sure to be visiting often to see what you cook up! πŸ™‚

    I adore Vietnamese food, though I've never tried a banh mi (because of the aforementioned food issues πŸ˜‰ ) My favourite food ever is pho, which is usually gluten, dairy, and soy-free! Yay!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 1:02 pm

      I still need to make some homemade pho πŸ˜›
      Well I hope you stop by often! Cheers! xo

      Reply
  58. Kelly

    August 29, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    Love this banh mi better than the real deal. Great ingredients. Can't wait to try!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 12:55 pm

      Haha, it IS better than the "real" deal πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  59. Jessy @ The Life Jolie

    August 29, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    What a tasty way to use eggplant! Our market has had the most gorgeous eggplant varieties this year!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 12:54 pm

      Well isn't that perfect!

      Reply
  60. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious

    August 29, 2016 at 11:59 am

    Rebecca, these look and sound amazing! I love anything eggplant. I need to pin so I remember to try this sometime!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 12:23 pm

      Do it!!! You'll be glad you did πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  61. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

    August 29, 2016 at 11:37 am

    These look delicious! I love the flavors in Banh Mi sammies, such a great idea with the eggplant!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 11:53 am

      I love how each bite is so full of fresh flavor and crunch!

      Reply
  62. Raia

    August 29, 2016 at 11:33 am

    Those are some pretty cute sammiches. πŸ˜‰ And that "mayo," too!!!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 11:53 am

      The "mayo" is the bomb!

      Reply
  63. Sandi (@sandigtweets)

    August 29, 2016 at 11:07 am

    My husband was just saying how much he misses Banh Mi...and those rolls are amazing. Can't wait to make this for him.

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 11:53 am

      You both will LOVE πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  64. Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands

    August 29, 2016 at 10:45 am

    Wishing I would have picked up some eggplant at the Farmer's Market, these look delicious!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 11:02 am

      Ah!!! Next time πŸ˜‰
      Thank you, Sarah! xo

      Reply
  65. Cricket Plunkett

    August 29, 2016 at 10:07 am

    I love banh mi's this vegetarian version sounds awesome! Great idea!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 11:03 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  66. Courtney

    August 29, 2016 at 8:43 am

    It's been so long since I had any kind of banh mi sandwich, and this healthified version looks seriously amazing! Love that you used eggplant.

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 9:57 am

      It's time to bring that to an end!! Grill 'em up!

      Reply
  67. keeley mcguire

    August 29, 2016 at 8:30 am

    This looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 9:57 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  68. Linda @ Veganosity

    August 29, 2016 at 8:27 am

    This is my favorite sandwich! There's a Vietnamese restaurant in Alex's neighborhood that has the best Banh Mi, the bread is to die for. This looks amazing, Rebecca!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 9:56 am

      I bet it is fantastic!

      Reply
  69. Quentin Jessen

    August 29, 2016 at 7:46 am

    I never used to like eggplant, but now that I am older and found some good recipes with eggplant in that are so tasty - no doubt this will be one of them!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 8:14 am

      Anytime it's grilled, you are sure to like it!

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      • Quentin Jessen

        August 29, 2016 at 8:18 am

        Yum! Now I am getting hungry again haha :-p

        Reply
  70. Farrah

    August 29, 2016 at 7:44 am

    I've always wanted to try making my own banh mi sandwiches/sliders--these look amazing! <3!!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 8:14 am

      #goals πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  71. rachel @ Athletic Avocado

    August 29, 2016 at 7:23 am

    Never heard of banh mi but the flavors in here sound INSANE! I totally need to try it now!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 8:14 am

      What!??? I'm shocked :O

      Reply
  72. Lecy | A Simpler Grace

    August 29, 2016 at 6:56 am

    I love eating veggie sandwiches because they are so crunchy and tasty, but they also let you eat all the colors!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 29, 2016 at 7:00 am

      Haha, yea, I love all the colors!

      Reply

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Break out the slurppy gluten-free noodles and fres Break out the slurppy gluten-free noodles and fresh, crisp scallions! πŸ˜‹πŸœ
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Gluten-Free Scallion Oil Noodles (Vegan, Allergy-Free) πŸ€€πŸ™Œ
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These 5-Ingredient Sweet, Salty, Umami Noods is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan & Vegetarian πŸ’›
5 Simple Ingredients πŸ’š
Hits All The Tastebuds πŸ’™
Quick & Easy, Resturant-Quality πŸ’œ
Perfect Light Dinner or Make-Ahead Lunch πŸ’—
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Grab some fresh green scallions, give them a quick pan-fry in your wok to make them crispy and infuse the oil with that delicious allium flavor. Toss in some @coconutsecretofficial coconut aminos as your allergy-free soy sauce, a pinch of @swervesweetie sweetener (or sugar), and of course your favorite gluten-free noodles! I used @ronzonipasta thin gluten-free spaghetti, you can also use GF ramen, rice noodles, or whatever long noodles you have in the pantry! So easy, so delicious! 🀀✌️
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-scallion-oil-noodles/
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Soft, chewy, tender, pillowy, perfect gluten-free Soft, chewy, tender, pillowy, perfect gluten-free naan! πŸ‘ŒπŸ˜˜πŸžπŸ«“
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Authentic Gluten-Free Naan (Vegan, Allergy-Free) πŸ€€πŸ™ŒπŸžπŸ«“
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This 4-Ingredient Noshable Naan is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
4 Simple Ingredients πŸ’š
100% Customizable πŸ’™
Quick & Easy, Freezer-Friendly πŸ’œ
Perfect Side, Appetizer, Even A Snack πŸ’—
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The perfect side to soak up all that chana masala goodness I shared with y'all last week! This super duper easy gluten-free naan is just 4 ingredients! You favorite gluten-free flour @kingarthurbaking, yeast, salt, and a pinch of sweetener @swervesweetie. Cook them on a hot flat skillet or griddle! They are so easy to customize with herbs and spices, vegan cheese, lots of garlic; however you want to jazz it up! πŸ₯³πŸžβœŒοΈ
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-naan/
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Hot and fresh of the updated-blog-post stove! One Hot and fresh of the updated-blog-post stove! One of my all-time FAVORITE recipes, posted back in 2013 (yes, a decade ago!), has finally been refreshed, reshot, and given some much-deserved love and attention! πŸ‘ŒπŸ˜˜
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Easy Chana Masala (Vegan, Gluten-Free) πŸ€€πŸ™ŒπŸ½
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This Gobblicious Garbanzo Curry is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
100% Plant-Based πŸ’š
Made In One Skillet πŸ’™
Quick & Easy, Meal-Prep Friendly πŸ’œ
Chickpeas, Veggies, So Many Spices πŸ’—
Perfect Meatless Dinner or Lunch πŸ’–
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You can never go wrong with a quick and easy curry and this one is a classic! Just canned chickpeas, @muirglen tomatoes, onion, garlic, tons of aromatic and fragrant Indian spices @simplyorganicfoods, and my secret ingredient...a handful (or two) of spinach! Made in one pot or skillet (I use my @lodgecastiron ) and top it with some fresh cilantro and a splash of lemon juice if you so desire! πŸ₯°
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/my-favorite-chana-masala/
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Crispy, charred, and popped snow pea magic! 🀩 * Crispy, charred, and popped snow pea magic! 🀩
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Crispy Air Fryer Snow Peas (Easy, Oil-Free) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸ₯—
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These Snazzy Snow Peas are πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Keto & Low-Carb & Paleo πŸ’š
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free πŸ’™
Just Snow Peas & Your Choice of Seasonings πŸ’œ
No-Fuss, Quick & Easy πŸ’—
Perfect Side Dish, Appetizer, or Healthy Snack πŸ’–
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Grab a big β€˜ole pile of fresh and crisp snow peas, your spices and dried herbs of choice, toss, and let your @gowiseusa air fryer do all the crispy roasting magic! Make them as charred and popped as you want (you know I go far on the β€œburnt” side)! πŸ₯³πŸ˜‹
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/air-fryer-snow-peas/
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A little cheers to the most popular recipes on Str A little cheers to the most popular recipes on Strength and Sunshine this year. You're most beloved and trafficked recipes, time and time again! Here's to an amazing, beautiful, strength and sunshine-filled 2023! πŸ₯°β˜€οΈ

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Sweet, salty, and incredibly giftable...🎁 * Sun Sweet, salty, and incredibly giftable...🎁
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Sunflower Seed Brittle (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) πŸ˜‹πŸ¬
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This Snackable Sweet Salty Sunflower Candy is:πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Fun Edible Holiday Gifting For Everyone πŸ’š
3 Ingredients, Easy & Quick πŸ’™
No-Bake Snack or Dessert Candy πŸ’œ
Customizable Flavors πŸ’–
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Skip the peanuts and make this allergy-friendly sunflower seed brittle instead! You only need some roasty toasty full-flavor @gerbsallergyfriendlyfoods salted sunflower seeds (or unsalted and add your own to taste!), vegan honey (or normal honey if you so choose), and some granulated sweetener @swervesweetie or sugar! Add in any other fun flavors like spices and extracts or keep it simple! You can even make it chewier with my tips and tricks! 😍
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Fun Fact: This is a riff on my famous sesame crunch candy! Since sesame is now a top allergen, I decided to make a free-from version for you! (I actually made this recipe last Christmas season but ran out of time to post it!) πŸ€©πŸŽ„πŸŽπŸ™ŒπŸŽ…
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Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/sunflower-seed-brittle/
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Sneaky Snickerdoole Update is LIVE! πŸͺ My classi Sneaky Snickerdoole Update is LIVE! πŸͺ
My classic chewy soft cinnamony buttery snickerdoodle cookies have been fully redeveloped and updated on the blog from the original 2016 post! 😱🀩πŸ₯³
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Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles (Vegan, Allergy-Free) πŸ˜‹πŸͺ
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These Buttery Soft Snickerdoodle Pillows are:πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Sugar-Free or Low-Sugar πŸ’š
Kid-Approved πŸ’™
Easy, Quick, Simple Recipe & Ingredients πŸ’œ
Make-Ahead + Freezer-Friendly πŸ’–
Christmas & Holiday Cookie Platter Staple πŸ’—
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Soft and chewy snickerdoodles with just the right amount of cinnamon and that iconic tang from the cream of tartar! Made with @kingarthurbaking GF flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, @simplyorganicfoods cinnamon, @countrycrock vegan butter, a splash of @watkins.1868 vanilla, @swervesweetie granulated sugar, and some applesauce for extra moisture! πŸŽ„πŸͺπŸŽ…
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Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-snickerdoodles-vegan-allergy-free/
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Soft, chewy, rich, and smokey-sweet MOLASSES COOKI Soft, chewy, rich, and smokey-sweet MOLASSES COOKIES! 😱πŸͺ✌️
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Gluten-Free Soft Molasses Cookies (Vegan, Allergy-Free) πŸ˜‹πŸͺ
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These Old-Fashioned Chewy Christmas Cookies are:πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Low-Sugar πŸ’š
Kid-Approved πŸ’™
Easy, Quick, Simple Recipe & Ingredients πŸ’œ
Make-Ahead + Freezer-Friendly πŸ’–
Christmas & Holiday Cookie Platter Staple πŸ’—
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Soft and chewy with the rich and deep flavor of molasses, perfectly spiced, subtly sweet, with that hint of sparkly sugar crunch on the outside edges! Warm from the oven, these classic cookies are a cozy nostalgic bite of yum! With @kingarthurbaking GF flour, baking soda, a pinch of @simplyorganicfoods ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, some @countrycrock vegan butter, a splash of @watkins.1868 vanilla, brown sugar @swervesweetie and granulated, and of course @wholesomesweet molasses! πŸŽ„πŸͺπŸŽ…
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Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-molasses-cookies-vegan/
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