Vegetarian Portuguese Bifana
Experience the bold flavors of Portugal with this enticing Vegetarian Portuguese Bifana recipe! A plant-based twist on the classic dish, this recipe swaps pork for tender seitan, marinated in a flavorful blend of white wine, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Pan-seared to perfection, the seitan is served in crusty Portuguese rolls layered with zesty mustard, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomato slices. The bay leaves and marinade infuse every bite with authentic Portuguese flair, while the quick prep and cooking time make it ideal for busy days. Perfect for vegetarians seeking a taste of traditional Portuguese street food, this dish is a delicious, satisfying, and fully plant-based sandwich that will wow your taste buds.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Slice the seitan into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
In a bowl, mix together white wine, minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, and lemon juice to create a marinade.
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.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Remove the seitan from the marinade, letting excess liquid drip off, and add to the hot skillet. Reserve the marinade.
Cook the seitan for about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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.
Halve the Portuguese rolls and lightly toast them, if desired.
Spread mustard on the bottom half of each roll, then layer with lettuce, and thinly sliced tomato.
Top with cooked seitan strips, placing equal amounts on each roll.
Finish with the top half of the roll, serve immediately, and enjoy your vegetarian Portuguese Bifana!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1730 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.2 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6981 mg | 304% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.2 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 126.4 g | 253% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 431 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1221 mg | 26% | |
*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.
