Philly Cheese Wheatsteak Sandwich



Sandwich rolls, an onion and green bell pepper



Here's an easy sandwich to make. It's a vegefied version of a Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Maybe it shouldn't even be called a Philly cheesesteak sandwich. How about the Seattle cheese wheat sandwich? Or, we're not in Philly anymore vegetarian cheese steak sandwich? In any case, it's delicious anyway.

Philly Cheese Wheat Sandwich
1 medium onion, sliced thinly
1 green bell pepper, sliced thinly

1 box of WestSoy Wheat Protein/Seitan Slices or the equivalent of 8 oz of wheat gluten cut very thinly as possible.

salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1-2 cloves of garlic
2 sandwich rolls
cheese, the kind you like
ketchup, to taste

Here I am about to brown my onions . . .

So, I couldn't find any Italian rolls at my Chinese supermarket, but I found these sandwich rolls/banh mi rolls, which work just as fine. If you want to cut out some of the bun to make way for more filling, go right ahead. I'm a little lazy that way. Also, if you like to toast the bread, do it in your toaster oven if you have one, if not, stick your bread in the oven at 200 degrees for a few minutes. If you don't like green bell peppers, try red bell peppers. They are my favorite. Also, the issue of cheese. I can't get myself to buy Cheese Whiz. After you make your sandwiches and you're left with the rest of the Cheese Whiz. It's like your trashy brother-in-law staying over at your house eating out of your fridge but you really have nothing in common with him and it's kind of awkward, but you have to deal with the fact that he's there! So, if you want Cheese Whiz, fine. I like provolone or even Swiss. I happen to have Swiss cheese in my fridge so I decided to use that instead. Next time, when I'm high, I'll get some Cheese Whiz.

So, pre-heat your pan to medium heat while cutting up your onions. Add oil to the pan (preferable coconut oil) and then toss in the onion and bell pepper slices. Cook them until the onions start to brown, about 6-10 minutes. Toss in the garlic, salt and pepper. Remove from the pan. Add a little more oil and add the wheat gluten/seitan and saute briefly. You just want to get it hot since it's already cooked. Also, you're not going to get the classically thin slices as you can get with beef since I don't think any butcher will just cut up your gluten for you. So, don't worry about how thick your wheat gluten is. Salt and pepper to taste. Add back your onions and bell peppers. Divide into two piles and put the cheese on top of the piles to melt. Alternatively, you can pile your filling onto a plate, put the cheese on top and melt in the microwave or a warmed oven. Take out your warmed up bread and put the filling in the middle and add ketchup, if desired.



Vegetarian Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich

This recipe makes 2 servings and each serving has 30 grams of protein. If you're eating it and it feels like something is missing, it's probably that pain in your chest or you're feeling your arteries not clogging. Or maybe it's the cholesterol you're missing. In any case, it's a lighter meal even though it has cheese on it.

If you want to Chinafy it, cook the wheat gluten with some Lao Gan Ma sauce. That'll spice things up! Also, if you want to up the garlic flavor, add more garlic or add garlic powder.