This delicious veggie grinder is made with mozzarella and provolone, then piled high with vegetables for a satisfying sandwich that only takes minutes to make!

veggie grinders
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My dad is from New England, where these sandwiches are known as grinders. In other places, they might be known as a Hero, a Hogie, or a Sub. If you really want to get into the nitty-gritty of definitions, you can check out this article by Eater. But whatever you want to call it, it’s delicious!

What’s on a Veggie Grinder?

I was inspired by the viral TikTok Grinder Salad Sandwich. While all the videos I saw had sandwiches piled high with meat, it was the salad on top that was really the star of the show. So I decided to put a vegetarian twist on it and make a meat-free version of this grinder. It was so good and now I’m hooked on these vegetarian sandwiches!

Veggie Grinder ingredients

What’s the best bread for a grinder?

I recommend buying hoagie rolls, which are soft with a slightly crusty exterior. They’re hearty enough that they can stand-up to lots of toppings, but they’re not too tough or chewy. Since we want to really load up the sandwich with toppings, I don’t want a bread that is too heavy or dense. I snagged these rolls in the bakery section of my local grocery store.

How to Make Veggie Grinders