Description
Hot Italian Sub Sliders combine bold, spicy, and savory plant-based deli meats with tangy marinated peppers and melty plant-based cheese on toasted slider buns. This quick and versatile snack offers a delicious texture contrast and vibrant flavor profile, perfect for gatherings, snacks, or casual meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Components
- 12 soft but sturdy slider buns
- 8 oz Italian-style plant-based spicy deli meats, sliced
- 4 oz Italian-style plant-based sweet deli meats, sliced
- 6 oz plant-based cheese, sliced or shredded (plant-based)
Peppers & Marinade
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup banana peppers, sliced thin
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (natural)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables and Spices: Slice the roasted red and banana peppers into thin strips. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), garlic powder (natural), and Italian seasoning (natural) to create a vibrant marinade.
- Marinate the Peppers: Toss the sliced peppers in the marinade and let them sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb the bold flavors, adding depth and tanginess to the dish.
- Heat the Deli Meats and Peppers: Warm a skillet over medium heat and sauté the marinated peppers until slightly caramelized. Add the plant-based Italian-style deli meats just until heated through to keep them moist and flavorful.
- Assemble the Sliders: Slice the slider buns horizontally. Layer the warm deli meats, sautéed peppers, and melted plant-based cheese generously on each bun, capturing all the juicy goodness.
- Toast the Sliders: Place assembled sliders on a baking sheet and toast in the oven preheated to 350°F for 5-7 minutes or until the plant-based cheese melts and buns are slightly crisp on the edges.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove sliders from oven and serve immediately while warm, allowing all the flavors to shine and meld together in every bite.
Notes
- Choose fresh slider buns with a slight chew for better ingredient holding and delightful texture.
- Do not overcook the plant-based deli meats; warming gently preserves moisture and flavor.
- Letting the peppers marinate enhances the complexity and brightness of the sliders.
- Use high-quality plant-based cheese with good melting ability for a gooey satisfying bite.
- Customize heat levels with additional peppers or hot sauce according to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Hot Italian Sub Sliders, plant-based sliders, vegetarian snacks, Italian appetizers, spicy sliders, easy snack recipes
