New Recipe! Barbeque Seitan

Hi Guys! This is a super simple, fast, absolutely delicious recipe that is great if you need to throw together a quick lunch or dinner. Seitan is vegan, full of protein and has a thick, "meaty" texture that absorbs sauces and liquids without becoming mushy.

If you are transitioning away from a meat diet, or if you are already vegetarian and need a dish you can share with your meat eating friends and family, (without protest!) then give this a try!

Takes less than 10 minutes - I promise!

 

INGREDIENTS

2  8oz packages of Westsoy Seitan (cubed or stir fry strips - both are fine).

1/2 chopped sweet onion

 About 2 cups of BBQ sauce of your choice. I use a combination of BBQ sauce, Soy Vay Teriyaki Sauce and Draguna Sweet Chili Sauce (I like it sweet and spicy!). However, any BBQ sauce will work.  

Small amount of Grapeseed oil for sauteing.

DIRECTIONS

Saute the onions in a large pan or skillet until the onions are soft (about 2 min)

Add the seitan, making sure that the liquid it is packed in is drained first.

Add the BBQ sauce mix. Reduce the heat and let simmer about 5 - 7 min, stirring occasionally. Make sure the BBQ Sauce covers the seitan. You want to have enough sauce so that the seitan can soak it up.

After the seitan is tender and well marinated with the sauce, turn  up the   heat to "high" and quickly stir-fry the seitan. This will sear the sauce onto each piece and give it a more crispy texture and an authentic BBQ look.

That's it! You can put it on a sandwich (see photo above) or just have it as a side dish, with brown rice, on top of a salad, etc. The possibilities are endless!

Martha Theus is the author of Throwin’ Down Vegetarian Style! available on Amazon.com. For more recipes and information about vegetarian living, visit her website at www.21stCenturyVegetarians.com, and TheVegetarianAthlete.com.

 

 

Comments

[Valerie]

Look yummy!