This grilled sandwich definitely gives the Philly Cheesesteak vibe, but with a veggie twist. Spicing up your lunch with a grilled “steak” and a cheese sandwich that is both nutritious and indulgent will definitely do the trick.
This recipe is from Kiki Nelson’s cookbook Exquisitely simple. It’s easy to make and made with portobello mushrooms and caramelized onions. It’s also topped with a delicious vegan poblano cheese sauce that can be found in her book.
All you need for your sauce is poblano peppers, russet potatoes, cashews, garlic and onion powder, and lemon juice, making this easy vegan cheese sauce to prepare. However, if you are unable to make your own sauce, purchasing a vegan cheese sauce and adding poblano peppers to it is an alternative option you can consider.
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Portobello mushrooms have many benefits. They contain protein, B vitamins, phosphorus, selenium, potassium, and vitamin D. Additionally, portobello mushrooms are thought to be good for your immune system and provide your body with nutrients to help gut bacteria beneficial.
Plus, Portobello mushrooms are easy to grill, fry, marinate and stuff. For this recipe, you will thinly slice and fry your mushrooms. Some of the main benefits of using portobello mushrooms are their meaty texture, distinct umami flavor, and ability to absorb flavors easily.
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Grilled Steak and Cheese Sandwich
This Philly Cheesesteak-inspired mushroom toastie is delicious and easy to make. Simply prepare your non-stick pan for frying and enjoy the combination of spicy and savory flavors. Note that if you want more than one serving of this recipe, you will need to double or even triple it to serve to friends and family.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
1portobello mushroom cap(110 grams), dried and thinly sliced
½small yellow onionminced
Garlic saltto taste
½cuppoblano cheese sauce
2slices of sprouted grain breador bread of your choice
Instructions
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. If you want, you can coat it with cooking spray to encourage even cooking, but this is not necessary.
Add the mushrooms and onion with a pinch of garlic salt and sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes. If they start to stick, you can add a little water. Remove the pan from the fire.
Spread poblano cheese sauce on a slice of bread. Top the cheese with the mushroom and onion mixture, followed by the second slice of bread.
Wipe out your nonstick pan, lightly coat it with cooking spray, and return it to medium heat.
Add sandwich and grill until golden brown on first side, about 3 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwich and repeat on the other side. Serve hot.
