Vegan Philly Cheesesteak Twist (Print Version)
A savory sandwich with sautéed mushrooms, peppers, onions, and creamy vegan cheese sauce in a toasted roll.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 14 oz portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Seasonings
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
→ Vegan Cheese Sauce
11 - 1 cup unsweetened soy or oat milk
12 - 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
13 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch
14 - 1 tablespoon vegan butter or olive oil
15 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
16 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
17 - 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
18 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Bread
19 - 4 soft hoagie rolls or sub rolls
# Directions:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Remove from the pan and set aside.
02 - Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5–7 minutes, until they release their moisture and become golden brown.
03 - Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 1 minute more. Return the sautéed onions and peppers to the pan. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
04 - In a small saucepan, whisk together soy or oat milk, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, vegan butter, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, and salt. Place over medium heat, whisking continuously, until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy (about 3–5 minutes). Remove from heat.
05 - Slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise, without cutting all the way through. Toast lightly if desired.
06 - Fill each roll with the mushroom-pepper mixture. Generously spoon vegan cheese sauce over the filling.
07 - Serve immediately while hot.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The umami rich mushrooms create such satisfying depth you will not miss the meat
- This cheese sauce is the kind of liquid gold that will have you licking the spoon
02 -
- Do not rush the mushroom browning step that deep flavor develops only with patience
- The cheese sauce thickens quickly so keep whisking and remove from heat as soon as it coats the spoon
03 -
- Warm your rolls in the oven for 5 minutes before filling for that authentic cheesesteak experience
- Make double the cheese sauce and keep it in the fridge for pasta or nachos all week