Vegetable Party Sandwiches
If you've got unflavored gelatin, carrots and celery, you're most of the way to this vegetarian: about 65 minutes of cooking across 6 steps. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for pan and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a small bowl and let it stand for 5 minutes to soften, then set the bowl over a pan of barely simmering water and stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved and clear, about 2 minutes.
- Finely grate the carrots, cucumber and onion, and finely chop the celery; squeeze the grated vegetables firmly in a clean towel to remove as much liquid as possible so the spread does not turn watery.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained vegetables with the mayonnaise and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir the warm dissolved gelatin into the vegetable mixture quickly and evenly, then cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour until the filling is firm enough to spread.
- Trim the crusts from the bread and spread a generous, even layer of the chilled filling over half the slices, then top each with a second slice and press gently.
- Cut each sandwich into quarters, triangles or fingers, arrange on a platter, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and refrigerate until serving so they stay fresh and cool.
You'll use: Pan · Saucepan
Ingredient substitutions
- Lemon
- lime · 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
Tips & common questions
How long does Vegetable Party Sandwiches take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lemon?
Try lime. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Vegetable Party Sandwiches vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Vegetable Party Sandwiches is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: 紙皿 (28615992850).jpg by kimubert, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.