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Prepare the Hemp Mayo Replacement: Combine hemp seeds, melted coconut oil, water, key lime juice, and desired seasonings in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Prepare the Ground Not-Beef Replacement: Place walnuts, cooked lentils, and chopped mushrooms in a bowl. Cover with 2 cups of water and let soak for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours. This helps soften the walnuts and infuse flavor.

Drain the soaked walnut, lentil, and mushroom mixture thoroughly. Transfer the drained ingredients to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles ground meat, being careful not to over-process into a paste. Set aside.

Prepare Fresh Ingredients: Chop the green bell pepper, yellow onion, and mince the garlic cloves. Have your shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes ready for assembly.

Cook the Chopped Cheese Filling: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Add the processed ground not-beef mixture to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, breaking up any clumps, until the mixture is heated through and slightly browned.

Season the mixture generously with your chosen seasonings (e.g., smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper). Stir well to combine and cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Place the vegan American cheese slices directly on top of the hot ground not-beef mixture in the skillet. Allow them to melt slightly for about 30 seconds. Then, using a spatula or two, chop and mix the melted cheese into the ground mixture until it's fully incorporated and coats the 'meat' evenly.

Prepare the Hero Rolls: Slice each hero roll lengthwise, but not all the way through, to create a hinged bun. Carefully scoop out some of the soft interior bread from both halves of each roll to create more space for the filling.

Assemble the Vegan Chopped Cheese Sandwich: Spread a generous amount of the prepared hemp mayo replacement onto one side of each hollowed-out hero roll. Spoon a hearty portion of the hot, cheesy ground not-beef mixture onto the other side.

Top the filling with shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes. Season the lettuce and tomatoes with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Close the sandwich.

Cut each assembled sandwich in half for easier handling and serving. Serve immediately, with ketchup or mustard on the side if desired.


Prepare the Hemp Mayo Replacement: Combine hemp seeds, melted coconut oil, water, key lime juice, and desired seasonings in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Prepare the Ground Not-Beef Replacement: Place walnuts, cooked lentils, and chopped mushrooms in a bowl. Cover with 2 cups of water and let soak for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours. This helps soften the walnuts and infuse flavor.

Drain the soaked walnut, lentil, and mushroom mixture thoroughly. Transfer the drained ingredients to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles ground meat, being careful not to over-process into a paste. Set aside.

Prepare Fresh Ingredients: Chop the green bell pepper, yellow onion, and mince the garlic cloves. Have your shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes ready for assembly.

Cook the Chopped Cheese Filling: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Add the processed ground not-beef mixture to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, breaking up any clumps, until the mixture is heated through and slightly browned.

Season the mixture generously with your chosen seasonings (e.g., smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper). Stir well to combine and cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Place the vegan American cheese slices directly on top of the hot ground not-beef mixture in the skillet. Allow them to melt slightly for about 30 seconds. Then, using a spatula or two, chop and mix the melted cheese into the ground mixture until it's fully incorporated and coats the 'meat' evenly.

Prepare the Hero Rolls: Slice each hero roll lengthwise, but not all the way through, to create a hinged bun. Carefully scoop out some of the soft interior bread from both halves of each roll to create more space for the filling.

Assemble the Vegan Chopped Cheese Sandwich: Spread a generous amount of the prepared hemp mayo replacement onto one side of each hollowed-out hero roll. Spoon a hearty portion of the hot, cheesy ground not-beef mixture onto the other side.

Top the filling with shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes. Season the lettuce and tomatoes with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Close the sandwich.

Cut each assembled sandwich in half for easier handling and serving. Serve immediately, with ketchup or mustard on the side if desired.
