Vegan Chopped Cheese Sandwich (Print View)
Hearty vegan sandwich with caramelized onions, crumbled patties, melty cheese, crisp veggies, and toasted hoagie rolls.
# What You'll Need:
→ Caramelized Onions
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680 g sweet onions, thinly sliced
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60 ml vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon salt
→ Filling
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4 vegan burger patties, thawed
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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4 slices vegan cheese
→ Assembly
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4 hoagie rolls, toasted if desired
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Sliced tomatoes
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Shredded lettuce
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Vegan mayonnaise or ketchup, or preferred condiments
# Directions:
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Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron or stainless steel skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions and sprinkle with salt; toss to coat well.
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Stir onions and scrape up the bottom of the pan every 5 minutes, allowing them to cook for 25–35 minutes. Onions should become fragrant and blonde in color; adjust the heat to prevent burning.
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Add vegan burger patties to the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Using a wooden spoon, chop and crumble the patties as they cook. Cook for 10 minutes or according to package directions, ensuring an internal temperature of 74°C.
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Distribute vegan cheese slices over the crumbled burger mixture. Cover skillet with a lid, remove from heat, and let sit for 3–4 minutes until cheese is fully melted.
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Place a quarter of the mixture onto each hoagie roll. Layer with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and finish with desired condiments.
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Present immediately and enjoy while hot.
# Notes:
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For deeply caramelized onions, extend the cooking time and stir regularly to prevent burning.