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Delicious Vegan Meat: Quick & Easy Seitan Recipe at Home

Discover how to make delicious vegan meat with this quick and easy seitan recipe. Perfect for any meal!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup vital wheat gluten Provides structure and protein.
  • 1/2 cup blended tofu or beans Canned beans can be used for easy prep.
  • to taste seasonings (e.g., soy sauce, nutritional yeast, garlic powder) Adjust according to taste.
For Cooking
  • 4 cups vegetable broth Used for boiling to infuse flavor.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of vital wheat gluten with ½ cup of blended tofu or beans, and add your choice of seasonings. Stir until it forms a thick, cohesive dough.
  2. Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for about 5 minutes until elastic and smooth.
  3. Shape the Seitan: Divide the kneaded dough into portions, shaping them as desired. This takes about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Cook the Seitan: Bring 4 cups of vegetable broth to a boil, add the shaped seitan pieces, and let them simmer for about 30 minutes.
  5. Cool and Store: Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked seitan to a wire rack to cool for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gramsCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 25gFat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 212mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gCalcium: 10mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftover seitan in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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