Vegan Seitan Delight

About this recipe

Discover the delights of a homemade vegan seitan dish that's loaded with protein and bursting with flavor. This versatile recipe is perfect for those looking to enjoy a meat-free meal without sacrificing taste or texture. Serve it as a main dish or use it as a juicy filling in sandwiches or wraps!

Ingredients

• 1 cup vital wheat gluten
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Whisk wet ingredients together in a separate bowl.

3. 3

   Stir wet ingredients into dry until a dough forms.

4. 4

   Knead dough for 5 minutes until elastic.

5. 5

   Shape dough into a log and wrap in foil.

6. 6

   Steam wrapped dough in a steamer basket for 60 minutes.

7. 7

   Cool seitan slightly, then slice.

8. 8

   Pan-fry slices in oil for 3-4 minutes each side until crispy.