Vegan Classic Roast Beef Sandwich

Reimagine the timeless roast beef sandwich in plant-based perfection with this Vegan Classic Roast Beef Sandwich recipe. Made from scratch with a flavorful seitan roast crafted from vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, and a medley of savory spices, this sandwich offers all the hearty satisfaction without the meat. The homemade roast is baked to perfection and thinly sliced, then layered on fresh baguettes or rolls with a zesty vegan mayo-Dijon mustard spread. Crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, tangy pickles, and red onion slices add vibrant texture and flavor, creating the ultimate vegan deli-style experience. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, this recipe ensures you’ll never miss the original. Vegan comfort food has never tasted so good!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups vital wheat gluten
• 1/4 cup chickpea flour
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1.5 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 baguettes or sandwich rolls
• 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 8 slices sliced tomatoes
• 1 small red onion
• 8 pickle slices

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, and nutritional yeast.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vegetable broth, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well to form a dough.

Step 5

Knead the dough for about 3-5 minutes until it becomes firm and elastic.

Step 6

Shape the dough into a log and wrap it in a piece of aluminum foil, twisting the ends to secure tightly.

Step 7

Place the wrapped dough on a baking sheet and bake for 60 minutes, turning halfway through.

Step 8

Once baked, let the seitan roast cool slightly before unwrapping and slicing thinly.

Step 9

In a small bowl, mix vegan mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to create the sandwich spread.

Step 10

Slice the baguettes or sandwich rolls in half horizontally and spread a generous amount of the mayo-mustard mixture on both sides.

Step 11

Layer the sliced seitan roast on the bottom half of each baguette.

Step 12

Top with lettuce, sliced tomatoes, thin rings of red onion, and pickle slices.

Step 13

Close the sandwiches and press gently to hold the fillings in place.

Step 14

Slice each sandwich in half, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1855.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3768.8

Total Fat 74.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.7g
Cholesterol 27mg	0%
Sodium 6919.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 383.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.5g	0%
Total Sugars 33.6g
Protein 402.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 893.6mg	0%
Iron 40.4mg	0%
Potassium 3015.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.6%

Protein: 42.2%

Carbs: 40.2%