This meatless take on a classic Vietnamese sandwich is loaded with lots of fresh quick-pickled veggies.

May 20, 2026

Gardein Banh Mi Sandwiches

Name: Gardein Banh Mi Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup (110 g) matchstick carrots; 1/2 cup (123 mL) matchstick daikon; 1/2 cup (150 g) matchstick cucumber; 1 jalapeño pepper (90 g), thinly sliced; 2/3 cup (150 mL) rice wine vinegar; 2 tbsp (30 mL) white vinegar; 1 jar (355 mL) VH® General Tao Sauce, divided; 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil; 12 Gardein® Meatless Meatballs; 1 baguette (250 g), halved lengthwise and cut into 4 sections crosswise, toasted; 1/3 cup (17 g) packed cilantro leaves

15

Prep Time Minutes
25
Total Time Minutes
11
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Tags:

Vegetable,
VH,
Main Dish,
Meal,
Sandwich/Wrap

Ingredients

1 cup (110 g) matchstick carrots
1/2 cup (123 mL) matchstick daikon
1/2 cup (150 g) matchstick cucumber
1 jalapeño pepper (90 g), thinly sliced
2/3 cup (150 mL) rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp (30 mL) white vinegar
1 jar (355 mL) VH® General Tao Sauce, divided
2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
12 Gardein® Meatless Meatballs
1 baguette (250 g), halved lengthwise and cut into 4 sections crosswise, toasted
1/3 cup (17 g) packed cilantro leaves

Directions

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Step one

Stir together carrots, daikon, cucumber, jalapeño, rice wine vinegar, white vinegar and 2 tbsp VH® General Tao Sauce. Let stand for 15 minutes.
Step two

Heat oil in large skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook Gardein™ Meatless Meatballs for 5 to 8 minutes or until browned all over. Stir in remaining VH® General Tao Sauce; bring to boil. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until meatballs are heated through and well coated in sauce.
Step three

Assemble meatballs in baguette with pickled vegetables and cilantro.