Vegan Crispy Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Sink your teeth into a satisfying Vegan Crispy Pork Tenderloin Sandwich—a plant-based twist on a comfort food classic. This sandwich features tender seitan battered in a savory blend of flour, cornstarch, and seasonings, then coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs and fried to golden perfection. Layered on a soft vegan bun with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and a tangy Dijon-mayo sauce, this sandwich delivers bold flavor and irresistible texture in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a hearty weekend lunch, this recipe is quick to prepare, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish. Packed with protein and completely vegan, it’s a must-try for those craving indulgence without compromise.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz Seitan
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup Cornstarch
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 cup Soy milk
• 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
• 0 for frying Vegetable oil
• 4 Vegan sandwich buns
• 4 large Lettuce leaves
• 1 large Tomato
• 0.5 cup Vegan mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

Directions

Step 1

Cut the seitan into four even pieces and flatten each one gently using a rolling pin or meat mallet, between two sheets of plastic wrap, until approximately 1/2 inch thick.

Step 2

In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

In another bowl, mix the soy milk and apple cider vinegar, and let it sit for 5 minutes to create a vegan buttermilk.

Step 4

Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.

Step 5

Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, ensuring there is enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan to a depth of about 1/4 inch.

Step 6

Dip each piece of seitan in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess, then into the vegan buttermilk, and finally coat with the panko breadcrumbs. Press gently to help the crumbs adhere.

Step 7

Fry the seitan pieces in the hot oil for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until crispy and golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 8

Slice the tomato into thin rounds and set aside.

Step 9

In a small bowl, mix together the vegan mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to create a sauce.

Step 10

Assemble each sandwich by spreading the mustard mayo sauce on the insides of the sandwich buns. Place a crispy seitan patty on the bottom half of each bun, top with lettuce, tomato slices, and the top half of the bun.

Step 11

Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1501.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3302.8

Total Fat 145.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 74.9g
Cholesterol 27mg	0%
Sodium 7358.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 394.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g	0%
Total Sugars 47.2g
Protein 120.5g	0%

Vitamin D 68.3IU	0%
Calcium 681.1mg	0%
Iron 25.8mg	0%
Potassium 1465.9mg	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: 38.8%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 46.8%