Vegetarian French Dip
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We modeled this recipe after the www.connoisseurusveg.com version. We highly recommend going there and checking out more recipes. If you are ever wondering if you could become a vegetarian, Try This. This recipe deserves a high five. This is true meatless makeover without having to add in a meat substitute like tofu or seitan. The layers of flavor that the liquid smoke and Worcestershire sauce add, take this sandwich to a new level. I could spend all day describing the flavors to you but instead I think you should take that time and go to the kitchen and make this sandwich.
Author: Meatless Makeovers
Recipe type: Entree, Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 1 onion, halved and sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 or 3 Portobello mushrooms, washed and thinly sliced (1/4 inch slices)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. vegan Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp. thyme
- ¼ tsp. liquid smoke
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- crushed red pepper to taste
- 2 mini French baguettes, sliced in half
- Brie cheese, thinly sliced for each sandwich
Instructions
- Thinly slice the Portobello mushrooms and onion.
- Add 1 T. of the olive oil to a stock pot and coat the bottom while heating on med/low. Add the onions. Allow to cook for about 20-25 minutes until they begin to caramelize, stirring periodically. Then add the garlic and cook 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate.
- Use another T. of olive oil and add to the bottom of the pot again. Increase the heat to med/high. Add the mushroom slices. Cook until slightly browned, about 8-10 minutes. Be sure to turn them over about halfway so both sides are cooked.
- Return the onion and garlic mixture back into the pot with the mushrooms. Add the veggie broth, sauces, and spices to the stock pot. Bring to a low simmer and cook for approximately 4-5 minutes or until the liquid has decreased by about half. Remove from the heat.
- Slice the baguettes and cheese. Line one side of the bread with the cheese and the other with the mushrooms. Place on a baking sheet. Turn on the oven broiler and place the pan and sandwiches (open faced) under the broiler for about 1-2 minutes or until the cheese has begun to melt. Remove and press both sides together.
- Pour the cooking liquid into small bowls and serve with the sandwich for dipping.
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