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Two hoagie rolls filled with sautéed onions, green bell peppers, mushrooms, and melted cheese make this delicious vegetarian Philly cheesesteak, served next to a small dish of ketchup.
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Viral Vegetarian Cheesesteak (with Oyster Mushrooms!)

This vegetarian Philly cheesesteak is savory with king oyster mushrooms that taste just like meat. Melted provolone, peppers and onions on a soft hoagie!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Dishes, Sandwiches and Wraps
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: vegan cheesesteak, vegetarian cheesesteak, vegetarian philly cheesesteak
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Occasion: 4th of July, Birthdays, Game Day
Time: 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less
Servings: 3 servings
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil divided, 30 mL
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 medium white onion thinly sliced
  • 4 king oyster mushrooms
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce 15 mL
  • 1 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce 5 mL
  • ½ tsp each smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 2 to 3 slices provolone or American cheese*
  • 2 to 3 soft subs or hoagie rolls

Instructions

  • Pepper and Onions: Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add 1 green bell pepper and 1 medium white onion (both sliced), cooking until soft and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes.
    Sliced onions and green bell peppers are being sautéed in a stainless steel pan with a wooden spatula, perfect for building a delicious vegetarian Philly cheesesteak.
  • Shred Mushrooms. Meanwhile, shred 4 king oyster mushrooms with forks into rough strips.
    A wooden cutting board with whole and shredded king oyster mushrooms, perfect for making a vegetarian Philly cheesesteak, features two forks among the mushroom pieces used for shredding.
  • Cook Mushrooms: Remove pepper and onions from pan. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil then add mushrooms, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Cook over medium/high heat until mushrooms are soft and moisture has all cooked out, about 10 minutes.
    A stainless steel pan containing cooked, sliced mushrooms—perfect for a vegetarian Philly cheesesteak—sits on a textured gray surface.
  • Cheese It: Add pepper and onions back into the pan, mixing into the mushrooms. Shape into 2 or 3 mounds then top each with cheese. Cover and cook until cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
    A skillet with sautéed onions, green peppers, and mushrooms topped with three slices of provolone cheese for a savory vegetarian Philly cheesesteak experience.
  • Serve: Transfer to rolls or buns and serve warm.
    Two hoagie rolls filled with sautéed onions, green bell peppers, mushrooms, and melted cheese make this delicious vegetarian Philly cheesesteak, served next to a small dish of ketchup.

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Notes

*You can make this mushroom cheesesteak vegan by substituting the cheese for vegan cheese (omit the jalapeno if you're making it for this cheesesteak).
Storage: Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 47.8g | Protein: 15.4g | Fat: 19.7g | Saturated Fat: 7.1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 4.1g | Sugar: 9g | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 3mg
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