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Tex-Mex vegetarian cheesesteak sandwiches

A twist on a classic American recipe, with plenty of veg and gooey melted cheese, these Tex-Mex vegetarian cheesesteak sandwiches are the perfect easy hot lunch!
4.93 from 14 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 530kcal
Author: Becca Heyes

Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com

Ingredients

  • 2 individual baguettes or submarine rolls
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, thickly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, thickly sliced (I used red)
  • ~ 6 medium mushrooms, thickly sliced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 slices spicy cheese
  • 2 slices gouda cheese (or other mild cheese)
  • To serve: fresh avocado, sour cream (optional)

Instructions

  • First, prepare the rolls if necessary. I used part-baked baguettes so I cooked them in the oven until crusty. You can also use soft submarine rolls, if you prefer. Slice them lengthwise.
  • Heat a dash of oil in a frying pan, and add the sliced onion, pepper and mushrooms. Cook over a medium heat for around 10 minutes, until very soft. Add the cumin and paprika, and mix well.
  • Divide the vegetables into two halves in the pan, making the piles vaguely the same shape as your rolls (i.e. two long, thin piles of veggies). Top each pile of vegetables with a slice of spicy cheese and a slice of mild cheese. Turn the heat down to low, and cover the pan with a lid. Cook for another couple of minutes until the cheese has melted.
  • Scoop each pile of vegetables into one of the rolls, and serve with fresh avocado and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Tex-Mex vegetarian cheesesteak sandwiches
Amount Per Serving (1 sandwich)
Calories 530 Calories from Fat 228
% Daily Value*
Fat 25.3g39%
Saturated Fat 11.9g60%
Cholesterol 62mg21%
Sodium 861mg36%
Potassium 442mg13%
Carbohydrates 54.1g18%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 25.3g51%
Calcium 527mg53%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.