Vegetarian Portuguese Bifana
Experience the bold, comforting flavors of the Vegetarian Portuguese Bifana, a plant-based twist on the classic Portuguese sandwich. This flavorful recipe swaps in tender, marinated seitan for the traditional pork, infusing it with a zesty blend of white wine, garlic, paprika, cayenne, and a touch of soy sauce. Simmered in its marinade for maximum depth and layered onto soft Portuguese rolls with tangy mustard, crisp lettuce, and juicy slices of tomato, this sandwich delivers the perfect balance of spice, savoriness, and freshness. Ready in just 35 minutes and perfect for lunch or dinner, this versatile dish caters to vegetarians while preserving the authentic essence of Portuguese street food. Serve it warm, alongside a crisp salad or hearty potato wedges, for a satisfying and wholesome meal!
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Ingredients
- 400 grams seitan
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 120 milliliters white wine
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 rolls Portuguese rolls
- 4 tablespoons mustard
- 4 leaves lettuce leaves
- 1 large tomato
- 1 to taste salt
- 1 to taste black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Slice the seitan into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
Step 2
In a bowl, mix together white wine, minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, and lemon juice to create a marinade.
Step 3
Place the seitan strips into a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Add bay leaves and toss to ensure even coating. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Step 4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Remove the seitan from the marinade, letting excess liquid drip off, and add to the hot skillet. Reserve the marinade.
Step 6
Cook the seitan for about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to medium, pour the reserved marinade over the seitan in the skillet, and let it simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
Step 8
Halve the Portuguese rolls and lightly toast them, if desired.
Step 9
Spread mustard on the bottom half of each roll, then layer with lettuce, and thinly sliced tomato.
Step 10
Top with cooked seitan strips, placing equal amounts on each roll.
Step 11
Finish with the top half of the roll, serve immediately, and enjoy your vegetarian Portuguese Bifana!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1099.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1730.0 |
| Total Fat 56.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6981.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 169.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.5g | |
| Protein 126.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 430.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1220.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories