These easy Benedictine Tea Sandwiches are great for a light lunch or snack. They are creamy and satisfying!
I saw Damaris Phillips on the Food Network make Benedictine sandwiches awhile back and I knew I had to veganize them. After all, I have been wanting to make cucumber tea sandwiches to go with a cup of tea for a long time.
If you have been following me for awhile you know I go to Market on the Move here in Tucson, where you get up to 60lbs. of produce for $10. Many times I walk away with way more cucumbers than I know what to do with.
Well, these vegan sandwiches were my aha moment of one of the ways to use them. I didn't want to just slice cucumbers and throw on some Earth Balance, like many cucumber tea sandwiches call for. Thank you Kentucky for your Benedictine Tea Sandwiches!
These vegan tea sandwiches make a nice light snack with some vegan afternoon tea. They would also work well for a child's lunch.
Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Cucumber: I used an American cucumber because I had a bunch to use up. An English cucumber would also work well.
- Vegan cream cheese: Adds a creamy tangy flavor.
- Vegan mayo: Adds a creamy sour flavor.
- Onion: Adds a sweet pungent flavor.
- Salt and pepper: Enhances the other flavors and adds flavor.
- Bread: I used my favorite gluten-free bread. Use your favorite soft squishy bread.
Instructions
- After peeling and grating the cucumber, squeeze as much liquid out as possible. Otherwise, you'll get a liquidy spread.
- In a food processor, combine strained cucumber, vegan cream cheese, vegan mayo, chopped onion, and salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Toast bread, if desired. Cut crusts off bread and slice into desired shape. Spread mixture on bread.
- Enjoy your vegan tea party!
Variations / Additions
Changing the recipe will change the traditional Benedictine recipe, but that's what's fun about cooking!
- Herbs: chives, dill, parsley, tarragon
- Green onion
- Vegan butter
- Vegan herbed cream cheese
- Avocado, tofu or chickpeas mashed in the spread
- Lemon juice
For Serving
In addition to vegan cucumber tea sandwiches, you can use the spread as a dip.
- Carrot sticks
- Celery sticks
- Sliced red bell pepper
- Crackers
Other Vegan Sandwiches
- Green Goddess Sandwich
- Veggie Sandwich with Basil Pesto Hummus
- ELT (Eggplant Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato) Sandwich
- Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Recipe
This cucumber sandwich recipe is perfect for a tea party!
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*Update since writing this: Thanks to a reader, the bread below is my new favorite bread. It is soft and fluffy like white bread.
It is Northern Bakehouse millet chia bread. I highly recommend it, especially for vegan tea sandwiches.
Benedictine Tea Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber peeled and seeded
- 8 oz. vegan cream cheese - I used Tofutti
- 1 ½ tablespoons vegan mayo - I used Vegenaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- salt and pepper
- 8 slices brown rice or other gluten free bread
Instructions
- Peel and grate cucumber. Squeeze as much liquid out as possible - either in a cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer. Otherwise you will have a very liquidy spread!
- In a food processor, combine strained cucumber, vegan cream cheese, vegan mayo, chopped onion, salt and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Cut crusts off the bread and slice in whatever shape you like. Lightly toast bread (optional). Spread a generous amount of Benedictine spread on. Top with another slice of bread and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
LB Henderson says
I made these for a wedding shower..(Lilly Pulitzer themed) ! They were fantastic!!!! Thank you!!!! “Party on Garth”!!!!
Willow Moon says
Thank you, I'm so glad you liked them!
Cassandra Cymbal says
This is the BEST vegan gluten free bread! They sell it at Sprouts if you have one in the area. We have tried all their breads and we are forever changed! The millet chia and “white” breads are even soft and kught without toasting!!
I am going to try this recipe for a tea party this coming weekend. I was curious if you have tried adding fresh dill to the processor? I will try it and let you know how it goes! I also may sub out the tofutti cream cheese for the kite hill cream cheese, and of course will be using the little northern bakehouse chia millet bread which is gluten free! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Willow Moon says
I am going to look for that bread the next time I'm at Sprouts. I don't remember seeing it, but maybe it's on the shelf instead of the freezer section like Food For Life bread. I haven't tried Kite Hill cream cheese yet, but will also try that. No, I haven't added dill but I am sure that would taste great!
Willow Moon says
I have been eating this bread for the last few days. Thanks for the recommendation! Talk about game changer! I love the texture and consistency!
Casey says
Outside the Breadbox Vegan Oat Bread is vegan and gluten free and tastes good without toasting:)
Willow Moon says
Thanks Casey, I'll look for it! So far in all my grocery stores I have only seen the Food for Life products. (Maybe I need to order it.)
Susan says
I had a tea party with my daughter and made these. She loved the sandwiches, which is a big deal because she is a picky eater! I love the combination of flavors. I will be making these again!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Susan!
Chelsea Pearl says
This makes me want to have a tea party!
Willow Moon says
Do it! It sounds like fun!
tinsel12 says
This looks amazing. I'm having some friends over this weekend, so this will be perfect for a little Tea Party!
Ashleigh says
Such cute tea sandwiched! I have been known to host teas and these little sammies will be great for my next one! Thanks for sharing!
Willow Moon says
Thanks! They are perfect for tea parties, since they are not very filling - a great afternoon snack.