Holiday Seitan Roast

Ingredients

• 1 cup vital wheat gluten
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tamari
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, thyme, sage, rosemary, and black pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable broth, olive oil, mushrooms, onion, celery, garlic, vegetable broth, and tamari. Mix until thoroughly combined.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 3-5 minutes.
4. Form the dough into a log shape and place in a lightly greased loaf pan. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
5. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
6. Invert the loaf onto a cutting board and slice into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Serve with your favorite vegan side dishes.

Interesting Facts

• Seitan is a vegan meat substitute made from wheat gluten.
• It is high in protein and is often used as a replacement for meat in vegan dishes.
• Seitan can be flavored with herbs and spices for a wide variety of dishes.
• The combination of mushrooms, herbs, and spices in this recipe make it a flavorful and delicious vegan entree.