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Vegan Cuban Style Sandwich Sliders

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These Vegan Cuban Style Sandwich Sliders are a plant-based twist on the classic Cuban sandwich, layered with seitan, vegan cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, and finished with a tangy mustard butter sauce. Perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or game day gatherings.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sliders (6 servings)

Ingredients

    • 1 package seitan slices
    • 1 pack (12 count) slider rolls
    • 12 cups shredded vegan cheese or slices
    • 1 cup hamburger dill pickles
    • 1 large onion (yellow, white, or red), sliced thinly
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/4 cup vegan butter, melted
    • 2 tablespoons minced onion
    • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard (yellow, Dijon, or brown)
    • 1 tablespoon minced parsley (fresh or dried)

Instructions

  1. Caramelize onions: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden and caramelized (about 20 minutes). Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 13×9 baking dish.
  3. Prepare the butter mustard sauce: Mix melted vegan butter, minced onion, mustard, and parsley until well combined.
  4. Slice slider rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom half into the baking dish.
  5. Layer seitan slices, caramelized onions, vegan cheese, and pickle slices. Top with the other half of the rolls.
  6. Brush butter mustard sauce generously over the top and sides of the rolls.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes, or until the rolls are lightly browned and cheese has melted.
  8. Cut into individual sliders and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free rolls.
  • Try different vegan cheeses like cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack for variety.
  • Add roasted peppers, spinach, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven for best texture.
  • Assemble ahead and refrigerate overnight; bake when ready to serve.
  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Sandwiches, Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Cuban-Inspired, Vegan
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 sliders
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg