Veggie Bao Buns
Blue ApronPork
✓ Available this week · Jul 20 – Jul 26, 2026
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Nutrition Facts
2 serving(s)
Calories1220
Per serving, as packaged by Blue Apron. Sat. fat & sugars not reported by provider.
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Pork that 27% heavier than the average pork meal.
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Ease4/5
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Nutrition per serving
1220
Calories
Per serving, as packaged by Blue Apron. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
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Based on this meal's macros per serving
✕ High protein✕ Under 500 cal
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Allergens & dietary
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Dietary ✓ Vegetarian✓ Chinese
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Ingredients
8 oz No Added Hormones Cooked Pork Belly
4 each Bao Buns
4 oz Mushrooms
3 oz Shishito Peppers
4 oz Shredded Cabbage & Carrots
1 tbsp Sambal Oelek
3 tbsp East Asian-Style Sautéed Aromatics
3 tbsp Sesame Dressing
2 tbsp Mayonnaise
1 tbsp Vegetarian Ponzu Sauce
1 bunch Cilantro
How to make it
1
Rinse and dry all produce. Thinly slice the mushrooms. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise and as much sambal oelek as you like. In a separate bowl, combine the cabbage and carrots and sesame dressing; season and stir.
2
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high. Add the peppers in an even layer. Cook undisturbed 2-3 minutes until lightly browned; season. Continue stirring occasionally 2-3 minutes until charred and softened. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in the ponzu sauce. Cover with foil. Wipe out the pan.
3
Pat the pork belly dry. Place fat-cap up and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Heat the same pan over medium-high. Add the pork belly in an even layer. Cook 4-6 minutes until browned. Flip and cook 3-5 minutes until browned and heated through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain off excess fat. USDA minimum for reheating cooked pork: 140°F.
4
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium-high. Add the sauteed aromatics and mushrooms; season. Cook stirring occasionally 3-5 minutes until lightly browned.
5
Arrange the bao buns on a plate; cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave 1-2 minutes until softened and heated through. Carefully open the buns; fill each with the spicy mayo, cooked mushrooms, cooked pork belly, sesame slaw, and torn cilantro. Serve with the finished peppers on the side.
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Blue Apron
Veggie Bao Buns
Blue Apron puts Veggie Bao Buns with with Mushrooms, Sesame Slaw & Blistered Shishitos on the menu as a Pork dish that holds up on a weeknight without asking much of the cook.
Blue Apron delivers weekly meals across the US. For testing notes, delivery details, and how Blue Apron compares to alternatives, read the Blue Apron review on MealFan.
🌿 Vegetarian
✓ Perfect for
Vegetarians
⚠ Not ideal for
High-protein requirements
Vegans
How to make it
- Rinse and dry all produce. Thinly slice the mushrooms. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise and as much sambal oelek as you like. In a separate bowl, combine the cabbage and carrots and sesame dressing; season and stir.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high. Add the peppers in an even layer. Cook undisturbed 2-3 minutes until lightly browned; season. Continue stirring occasionally 2-3 minutes until charred and softened. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in the ponzu sauce. Cover with foil. Wipe out the pan.
- Pat the pork belly dry. Place fat-cap up and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Heat the same pan over medium-high. Add the pork belly in an even layer. Cook 4-6 minutes until browned. Flip and cook 3-5 minutes until browned and heated through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain off excess fat. USDA minimum for reheating cooked pork: 140°F.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium-high. Add the sauteed aromatics and mushrooms; season. Cook stirring occasionally 3-5 minutes until lightly browned.
- Arrange the bao buns on a plate; cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave 1-2 minutes until softened and heated through. Carefully open the buns; fill each with the spicy mayo, cooked mushrooms, cooked pork belly, sesame slaw, and torn cilantro. Serve with the finished peppers on the side.
Veggie Bao Buns is a Blue Apron meal
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Frequently asked questions
Which meal service offers Veggie Bao Buns?
Veggie Bao Buns is offered by Blue Apron. Read the full Blue Apron review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how Blue Apron compares to competitors.
Is Veggie Bao Buns vegetarian?
Veggie Bao Buns is tagged as Vegetarian, Chinese on the Blue Apron menu. For specific allergen details, refer to the card included with your delivery.
How long does Veggie Bao Buns take to prepare?
Veggie Bao Buns is made in 5 steps. Estimated active time is about 40 minutes based on the recipe instructions.
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Veggie Bao Buns has 1220 calories per serving from Blue Apron.
Is Blue Apron's Veggie Bao Buns vegan?
Yes — Blue Apron tags Veggie Bao Buns as Vegan. It contains no animal products.
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Brand: Blue Apron
Calories: 1220 cal
Servings: 2
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