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Vegan Bifanas (Portuguese Pork Sandwiches)

A vegan take on the classic Portuguese Bifanas, featuring marinated and sauteed seitan in a flavorful garlic and white wine sauce.

45m4 servings
Contains wheatDAIRY-free
400 cal|25g protein|50g carbs|12g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Seitan
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 cup White wine
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable broth
  • 1 leaf Bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 4 rolls Crusty rolls

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Slice the seitan into thin cutlets.
  2. 2In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, white wine, vegetable broth, bay leaf, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate the seitan in this mixture for at least 15 minutes.
  3. 3Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the seitan until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  4. 4Remove the bay leaf. Serve the seitan on crusty rolls, spooning the sauce over the top.

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