Meat-Free and Moorish! NZ’s best Vege & Vegan toasties
Looking to indulge in the joy of cripsy, gooey meat-free toasty? We’ve lined up the 12 of New Zealand’s best vegan and vegetarian toasties this winter. But get in quick, these delights are only on the menu until August 5!
1. ‘Tuscan 'Tuna' Melt’, WISE BOYS 📍 AUCKLAND
(🌱 VG) Housemade chickpea tuna mix, creamy aioli, melted mozzarella, McClure's Sweet & Spicy Pickles topped with pickled onions and fresh rocket. Yum!
2. ‘Fond-ue of an Alpine Toastie!’ , BEACH BABYLON 📍 Wellington
(🥗 VEG or 🌱VG on request) Parmesan, Gruyére & Swiss cheese fondue, Jaegermeister caramelised onions & McClure’s Bread & Butter Pickles with cheese dusted fries & garlic aioli.
3. ‘Butter you Hungry Yet?’, LITTLE CULPRIT📍 Auckland
(🥗 VEG) On thick buttered Rye, McClure's Sweet & Spicy Pickles and a thick layer of brown butter infused, melty Gruyère cream. With hints of caramelised onion and caraway - it is our take on "Korozott", a thick savoury hungarian cheese spread.
4. ‘Pickle & Squeak’, brunchroom📍 TARANAKI
(🥗 VEG) McClure's Pickle bread, smoked Ferry Road halloumi, roasted garlic mushrooms & rocket.
5. ‘Mar-mighty Crunchy McClure's Pickle Toastie’, FARRO FRESH 📍 Auckland
(🥗 VEG) NZ butter, Marmite, Swiss & mozzarella cheeses, McClure's Sweet and Spicy Pickles & Proper Crisps on Farmhouse white bread.
6. ‘Mexican Chilli Cheese Toastie’, BEEJI DHABA 📍 HAMILTON
(🥗 VEG) Mexican vegetarian chilli, home made cottage cheese, McClure's Pickles & corn on Ploughmans.
7. ‘Hallouminator’, GEAR STREET UNION 📍Wellington
(🥗 VEG) Crispy halloumi with fig chutney, pepper harissa, McClure's Sweet & Spicy Pickles & mozzarella cheese on buttered sourdough.
8. ‘Cheese, Pickle, Cheese, Pickle & Cheese Toastie’, VOLARE BREAD 📍 HAMILTON EAST
(🥗 VEG) Layers of Meyers aged gouda, McClures Sweet & Spicy Pickles, Swiss cheese and Volare cheese sauce smothered in garlic, chive butter and toasted to perfection. Served with a light yogurt, cucumber and Sum yum Kimchi dipping sauce.
9. ‘Vege Va’Voom’, GELISSIMO 📍 WELLINGTON
(🥗 VEG) A delicious coalescence of peppadew peppers, McClure's Sweet & Spicy Pickles, fresh basil, cream cheese, mango chutney and smoked cheese toasted between slices of Shelley Bay sprouted seed sourdough.
10. ‘White Rabbit’, HOUSE WINE 📍 NEW PLYMOUTH
(🥗 VEG) Confit leek, lemon ricotta, McClure's Sweet & Spicy Pickles and scamorza on a House Wine sourdough bap.
11. ‘Rise N' Shine’ , THE BLUE LADY📍 WELLINGTON
(🥗 VEG) Golden fried egg, seasoned tomato, American cheese, McClure's Bread & Butter Pickles, hollandaise aioli & coffee ketchup toasted between white bread.
12. ‘McClure's Mushroom Melt’ , Kohi Beach Store📍 Auckland
(🥗 VEG) Roasted portobellos, McClure's Bread and Butter Pickles, truffle mascarpone & spinach served on The Dusty Apron wholegrain sprouted sourdough.