Dairy-Free Francesinha
Delight in the iconic Portuguese comfort food with a flavorful twist—our Dairy-Free Francesinha is a plant-based take on the classic sandwich that's rich, satisfying, and completely dairy-free. Featuring layers of smoky vegan ham, spicy vegan chorizo, hearty vegan sausage, and creamy dairy-free cheese, this recipe is topped with a bold, beer-infused tomato sauce that’s brimming with savory goodness. Perfectly baked to melt the cheese and served with an optional fried egg for a non-vegan variation, it’s a healthier, allergen-friendly way to enjoy a Francesinha without compromising on taste. Ready in just over an hour, this indulgent sandwich is ideal for casual dinners that feel effortlessly gourmet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large, sliced Onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 cup Beer
- 1 tablespoon Dairy-free Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 slices White bread slices
- 4 slices Vegan ham
- 4 slices Vegan chorizo
- 8 slices Vegan cheese
- 2 links, sliced Vegan sausage
- 4 units Egg (optional, for non-vegan)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and garlic, sauté until onions are translucent.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to caramelize.
Pour in vegetable broth and beer, then add dairy-free Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Once the sauce has simmered, use an immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth. Keep it warm over low heat.
Assemble the sandwiches by placing one slice of bread on a baking tray. Layer with one slice of vegan ham, one slice of vegan chorizo, and half of the sliced vegan sausage.
Top the meat with another slice of bread, followed by two slices of vegan cheese. Repeat for the remaining sandwiches.
Transfer sandwiches to the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
If using eggs, fry them in a small skillet until the whites are set but yolks remain runny.
Remove the sandwiches from the oven and immediately pour a generous amount of warm sauce over each.
Place an egg on top of each sandwich (if using), and serve immediately with more sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.5 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.7 g | 228% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 10574 mg | 460% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 283.0 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.1 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.5 g | ||
| Protein | 164.7 g | 329% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 875 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 33.5 mg | 186% | |
| Potassium | 3988 mg | 85% | |
*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.
