Vegan ‘tuna’ sandwich filler

Chickpeas are the base of this protein-packed sandwich filler. Add Tabasco and pickled jalapeños for a lunchtime kick. Each serving provides 197 kcal, 7.7g protein, 15.2g carbohydrate (of which 2.1g sugars), 10.1g fat (of which 0.8g saturates), 6.3g fibre and 0.45g salt.

Egg salad sandwich filler

Master the art of egg mayonnaise with Elly Curshen’s perfect recipe, complete with cornichons and a mustard dressing. Each serving provides 389 kcal, 15.5g protein, 5.4g carbohydrate (of which 5g sugars), 33.2g fat (of which 5.6g saturates), 1.9g fibre and 0.9g salt.

Air fryer pork steak sandwich

Step aside pulled pork, here’s a crispy alternative. This air fryer pork steak sandwich is just as great in a bun and ready in no time at all.

Provençal picnic sandwich (Pan bagnat)

This is a speciality of Nice and is filled with Niçoise salad ingredients. A great way to use up slightly stale bread, the recipe contains tuna and anchovies but if you are vegetarian, you could substitute with cheese (such as mozzarella or slices of goats’ cheese) or roasted peppers, aubergines, courgettes and mushrooms. Make this a day ahead and keep weighted down in the fridge so all the juices seep into the bread.

Scampi po’ boy

The scampi po’ boy is far from the authentic, fresh fried shrimp sandwich you get in New Orleans. However, it is still genius. Packed in a roll with crunchy celeriac remoulade and plenty of hot sauce, this is a grown-up version of the fish finger sandwich.

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