🇵🇹 Vegan Portuguese Bifana Sandwich

seitan

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: mushrooms

Tofu provides a lower-calorie option, while mushrooms are often less expensive and add umami.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative for frying.

crusty bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread is healthier while white bread is often cheaper.

Slice one yellow onion thinly.

Heat half a tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron skillet over low heat.

Add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized.

If the onions are sticking or browning too much, add a dash of water as needed.

In another cast iron skillet, heat another half tablespoon of olive oil over low heat for two sandwiches.

Lay two bunches of oyster mushrooms in the skillet and place the other cast iron pan on top to press them down.

Allow the mushrooms to sear for 3 to 5 minutes on one side, then flip and sear for another 3 to 5 minutes on the other side.

Once the mushrooms are browned, season one side with salt and pepper, then flip and season the other side.

Deglaze the pan with 2 tablespoons of dry white wine.

Add four cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of pimenta Portuguese pepper paste, and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika to the mushrooms.

Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.

Add half a cup (125 ml) of vegetable broth and another 2 tablespoons of white wine, then allow to simmer and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove the mushrooms from heat and serve in soft Portuguese rolls topped with caramelized onions.

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