This garlic-pepper seitan recipe is a delightful plant-based dish packed with robust flavors. Seitan, a wheat-based protein, is seasoned with garlic, pepper, and other aromatic spices to create a savory and satisfying main course. With a simple preparation process and a cooking time of just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Enjoy this flavorful seitan dish on its own, or incorporate it into your favorite stir-fries, sandwiches, or salads.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vital wheat gluten
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup vegetable broth
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, olive oil, tomato paste, minced garlic, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and dried oregano.
- Mix well to form a dough-like consistency. If the mixture is too dry, add vegetable broth gradually until a firm dough is formed. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes.
- Divide the dough into small portions and flatten each piece into a patty or desired shape.
- In a large pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil over medium heat. Place the seitan patties into the boiling broth and cook for 15-20 minutes, turning them occasionally.
- Once cooked, remove the seitan from the pot and allow it to cool slightly before using it in your desired dish or storing it for later use.
- Enjoy the garlic-pepper seitan as a standalone main course, or add it to stir-fries, sandwiches, or salads for a delicious plant-based meal.
