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Shredded Portobello Open-Face Sandwiches

Plant-based | Hearty | Knife-and-fork | Savory

Sink your teeth into meaty portobello mushrooms roasted in garlicky soy sauce. Sweet bell peppers, tender onions, and a savory bean spread add rich flavor to these hearty open-face sandwiches. Best eaten with a knife and fork!


IngredientAmountNotes
Portobello mushrooms45-inch diameter, stems and gills removed
Vegetable broth1 tbspNo-salt-added
Reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tbsp
Garlic2 clovesMinced
Bell peppers2 mediumAny color, halved
Sweet onion1 mediumSliced ½-inch thick
Brown rice vinegar2 tbspDivided
Cannellini beans1½ cans (15 oz)Rinsed and drained (2¼ cups)
Plant-based milk3-4 tbspUnsweetened, unflavored
Nutritional yeast¼ cup
Fresh chives2 tbspChopped, plus more for garnish
Whole grain bread4 slicesCrusty, toasted
Black pepperTo tasteFreshly ground

  1. Preheat: Oven to 400°F. Line extra-large rimmed baking sheet with parchment.

  2. Prep mushrooms: Place mushrooms on baking sheet, stem side up.

  3. Make glaze: In bowl, stir together broth, soy sauce, and garlic. Brush over mushrooms.

  4. Add vegetables: Arrange bell peppers and onion on baking sheet with mushrooms. Brush with 1 tablespoon vinegar.

  5. Roast: 15 minutes; turn mushrooms over. Roast about 15 minutes more until vegetables are tender and lightly browned.

  6. Make bean spread: Meanwhile, in food processor combine beans, milk, nutritional yeast, and remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar. Process until smooth. Transfer to bowl; stir in 2 tablespoons chives.

  7. Assemble: Cut mushrooms and bell peppers into strips. Separate onion into rings. Spread bean mixture on toast. Top with vegetables. Sprinkle with black pepper and additional chives.


Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free bread

Extra filling: Add avocado slices on top

Make ahead: Roast vegetables and make bean spread ahead of time


  • Components: Store roasted vegetables and bean spread separately up to 3 days
  • Assemble fresh: Toast bread and assemble just before serving

  • Calories: ~405
  • Protein: 20g
  • Carbs: 77g
  • Fiber: 13g
  • Fat: 3g

Adapted from: Shelli McConnell / Forks Over Knives

Prep: 20 min | Cook: 50 min | Serves: 4