These Vegan French Dip Sandwiches are so hearty and delicious! Filled with wholesome vegetables and slathered with a garlic sriracha mayonnaise, these French Dip Sandwiches will have you crawling back for more.
These Vegan French Dip Sandwiches are perfect for any time of the year, these sandwiches come together in under an hour and have a bold, delicious flavor.
Anyone who knows me knows that sandwiches are my favorite meals, I have so many fun sandwich creations on my site like these Thai Curry Meatball Subs. I am always looking for the next best sandwich. If you are looking for a side dish to go along with this recipe, check out this one here.
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Ingredients
- Portobello Mushrooms
- Cremini Mushrooms
- Red Bell Pepper
- Green Bell Pepper
- Red Onion
- Vegetable Broth
- Soy Sauce
- Ciabatta Bread
- Mustard Powder
- Paprika
- Mushroom & Company Multipurpose Umami Seasoning Blend
Please see the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
The first thing that you will do is remove the mushroom stems. The mushroom stems are already dry so they will shred easily. Remove the mushroom stems, shred and set them aside.
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Take your portobello mushrooms and flip them upside down. The mushroom heads have dark brown gills underneath them, you will want to scoop out those gills. The gills retain a lot of water so to get them to dry out easier, you will want to remove them. I scoop them out with a spoon, it is really easy, just remember to be gentle so you don't decimate your mushroom head. Once the gills are removed. Roast the mushrooms in the oven facing upward for 20 minutes.
While the portobellos are in the oven, slice your bell peppers and onions. Add the bell peppers, onion, and cremini mushrooms to a sauté pan and add 1 tbs oil. Sauté over medium heat until the onions and bell pepper are soft. This will take about 15 minutes.
When the veggies are finished on the stovetop, turn your attention to making the garlic sriracha mayo. All you have to do is mix ¼ cup of vegan mayo, 2 tbs sriracha and, 1 tbs crushed garlic.
To make the Au Jus, combine 2 cups of vegetable broth, mustard powder, soy sauce, paprika, and umami seasoning. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer.
Once the portobellos are done in the oven, using two forks, shred the portobellos and set them aside.
To assemble the sandwiches, slice open the ciabatta bread and add 1 tbs of the garlic sriracha mayo to the inside of the bread, next add the shredded portobellos and the sautéed vegetables. Serve with a side of Au Jus.
Hint:
I love to toast the ciabatta bread in the oven before slicing and stuffing. I turn the oven to broil on high and add the bread for about two minutes. It crisps up the bread and helps it not get soggy after being filled
Substitutions
While this recipe is delicious as is, there are so many ways to make it fit your lifestyle!
- Umami Seasoning -If you don't have this on hand, feel free to use 2 tbs of vegan Worcestershire sauce. They both work to add the depth of flavor
- Bread - you do not have to use ciabatta bread if you don't want to, to make these gluten-free, use a gluten-free sandwich roll, it serves the same purpose. I have heard great things about these.
- Nightshade Allergy-If you have a nightshade allergy and can't tolerate bell peppers, feel free to leave them out and bring the onions to a full caramelization.
Variations
Check out some easy variations to make these sandwiches best work for you!
- Less Spicy - Remove the sriracha and just make garlic mayo, you will still have the creamy flavor but without the heat.
- Meat Based - If you aren't fully plant-based, you can make these sandwiches with roast beef instead of the portobellos.
- Kid-friendly - Chop up the sautéed vegetables in smaller bites and hide them in the shredded portobello mixture.
See another portobello recipe on my website!
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. I like to always roast things in the oven on parchment paper for easy cleanup. Additionally, I used a non-stick pan to cook my vegetables and I always cook on medium heat when using the pan.
The brand that I love is Caraway, they are non-stick and non-toxic! I love that there are no harsh chemicals going into my food!
Storage
These sandwiches store well, I like that you can reheat them the next day and use them for leftovers. They are best if you assemble the sandwiches the day of, so store the filling and the bread separately. They are good for 3-4 days in the fridge.
These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
Top tip
The key to making this recipe well is being able to multitask, while this recipe seems to have a lot of components, I was still able to get this on the table in 30 minutes because I was able to maximize my time when the portobellos were in the oven.
Vegan French Dip Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 4 large Portobello Mushrooms
- 1 cup Cremini Mushrooms
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 1 Red Onion
- 2 cups Vegetable Broth
- 3 tbs Soy Sauce
- 4 rolls Ciabatta Bread
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Mushroom & Company Multipurpose Umami Seasoning Blend
- ¼ cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tbs sriracha
- 1 tbs crushed garlic
Instructions
- The mushroom stems are already dry so they will shred easily. Remove the mushroom stems, shred and set them aside.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Take the portobello mushrooms and flip them upside down. The mushroom heads have dark brown gills underneath them, scoop out the gills gently with a spoon and discard the gills. Once the gills are removed. Roast the mushrooms in the oven facing gills side up for 20 minutes
- While the portobellos are in the oven, slice the bell peppers and onions. Add the bell peppers, onion, and cremini mushrooms to a sauté pan and add 1 tbs oil. Sauté over medium heat until the onions and bell pepper are soft. This will take about 15 minutes.
- To make the garlic sriracha mayo, mix ¼ cup of vegan mayo, 2 tbs sriracha and, 1 tbs crushed garlic.
- To make the Au Jus, combine 2 cups of vegetable broth, mustard powder, soy sauce, paprika, and umami seasoning. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer.
- Using two forks, shred the oven roasted portobellos and set them aside.
- To assemble the sandwiches, slice open the ciabatta bread and add 1 tbs of the garlic sriracha mayo to the inside of the bread, next add the shredded portobellos and the sautéed vegetables. Serve with a side of Au Jus.
Notes
- These sandwiches store well, I like that you can reheat them the next day and use them for leftovers. They are best if you assemble the sandwiches the day of, so store the filling and the bread separately. They are good for 3-4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
Sue says
I rarely eat red meat anymore but I do love a good French Dip sandwich. This vegan french dip is the perfect answer!
kaydimaggio says
Yes! It is the perfect substitute!
Luca - Ruoka on valmis says
This looks just perfect, I will have to try it. Sometimes it's difficult to come up with a vegan version of some dishes, but you are always a great inspiration!
kaydimaggio says
Thank you so much! It means a lot!
Freya says
Omg these were sooooo delicious and so easy to put together!
kaydimaggio says
So glad you enjoyed them!
Jean says
love this, I can have this everyday and skip my rice meals
kaydimaggio says
Yes! It is so yummy!
Anaiah says
Yum, such a flavorful and veggie-filled sandwich! I love to veganize recipes for my husband and this one was a hit!
kaydimaggio says
I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Jeri says
These were absolutely delicious; I loved the hearty mushrooms and peppers!
kaydimaggio says
I'm so glad you enjoyed them!
Jane says
mushrooms! I love this recipe, never thought of having it in ciabatta but so good.
kaydimaggio says
Yes, it is so good!
Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says
Even if I am not a vegetarian, I love veggies way more than meats and could have them in any combination, any time! Your sandwiches look perfect and seem so easy to make; they definitely deserve a go!
kaydimaggio says
Thank you! They are so delicious!
Krysten Quiles says
What a great idea, I bet my dad would love one of these!
kaydimaggio says
I'm sure he would! They are so tasty!
Jeannie says
I brought this to work one time for lunch and it was so good. I made extra to have for dinner too.
kaydimaggio says
So glad you liked it!
Rosie says
These sandwiches were so easy to make and tasted absolutely delicious! Loved all the veggies!
kaydimaggio says
Glad you liked it!