Vegan Cheesesteak

Ingredients

This vegan cheesesteak replaces the traditional beef with seitan, a high-protein meat substitute made from wheat gluten. The cheese is also vegan, made from plant-based ingredients instead of dairy. Additionally, mushrooms are added to give the dish a meaty texture and umami flavor. We alse have the original recipe for Cheesesteak, so you can check it out.

• 1 lb (450g) seitan, sliced thinly 1 lb (450g) seitan, sliced thinly
• 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced 1 onion, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp (5ml) smoked paprika 1 tsp (5ml) smoked paprika
• 1 tsp (5ml) dried oregano 1 tsp (5ml) dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 hoagie rolls 4 hoagie rolls
• 4 slices vegan cheese 4 slices vegan cheese

Nutrition

• Calories: 450 kcal / 1884 KJ
• Fat: 15g (2g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 55g (12g sugars)
• Protein: 25g
• Fiber: 8g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. 2.
   Add the seitan and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
3. 3.
   Add the onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. 4.
   Add the garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5. 5.
   Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
6. 6.
   Cut the hoagie rolls in half and place a slice of vegan cheese on each roll.
7. 7.
   Place the rolls in the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
8. 8.
   Divide the seitan and vegetable mixture among the hoagie rolls and serve immediately.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Seitan — Make sure to slice the seitan thinly to ensure it cooks evenly.
• Vegan cheese — Use a high-quality vegan cheese that melts well, such as Daiya or Follow Your Heart.

Tips & Tricks

• To make the seitan from scratch, mix vital wheat gluten with water and seasonings, then knead the dough and simmer it in broth for an hour.
• For a spicier version, add some sliced jalapenos or hot sauce to the vegetable mixture.
• If you don't have hoagie rolls, you can use any type of bread or bun.
• To make the dish gluten-free, use a gluten-free meat substitute such as tofu or tempeh.

Serving advice

Serve the vegan cheesesteak hot, with a side of fries or potato chips.

Presentation advice

Cut the cheesesteak in half diagonally and serve on a plate with a garnish of fresh parsley or cilantro.