Vegan Portuguese Bifana
Experience the bold and satisfying flavors of Portugal with this Vegan Portuguese Bifana recipe, a plant-based twist on the classic sandwich. Made with tender seitan cutlets simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce of smoky paprika, garlic, onion, white wine, and vegan Worcestershire, this recipe delivers all the savory depth of its meat-based counterpart. Wrapped snugly in crusty rolls or baguettes and garnished with fresh parsley, these bifanas offer a perfect balance of texture and taste. Quick and easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, it's an ideal dish for a casual lunch, a hearty dinner, or even a crowd-pleasing party option. Dive into the essence of Portuguese street food—now fully vegan!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Seitan cutlets
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Onion
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 150 ml White wine
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 tbsp Vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 4 Crusty rolls or baguettes
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
Instructions
Slice the onion thinly and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent.
Add the smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Pour in the white wine, add the bay leaf, and vegan Worcestershire sauce. Stir to mix the marinade.
Add the seitan cutlets into the skillet, making sure they are well-coated with the sauce.
Let the seitan simmer in the sauce for about 10-15 minutes, flipping the cutlets halfway through until they are heated and have absorbed the flavors.
While the seitan is cooking, slice the crusty rolls or baguettes in half, but not all the way through, to create a pocket.
Once the seitan is done, remove from heat and discard the bay leaf.
Stuff each roll with the seitan mixture evenly, making sure to include some onions and sauce.
Garnish each bifana with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Serve the Vegan Portuguese Bifana warm and enjoy the vibrant flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1821 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.9 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5410 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.3 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 147.0 g | 294% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 22.5 mg | 125% | |
| Potassium | 1329 mg | 28% | |
*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.
