Description
A simple homemade seitan recipe made from vital wheat gluten is chewy, protein-rich, and perfect for slicing, sautéing, or adding to stir-fries and bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup vital wheat gluten
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cups vegetable broth (for simmering)
Instructions
- 1. In a bowl, whisk together vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
- 2. In a separate bowl, mix vegetable broth, soy sauce, and olive oil.
- 3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
- 4. Knead dough for 2–3 minutes until firm and elastic.
- 5. Shape dough into a log or cutlets.
- 6. Bring simmering broth to a gentle simmer in a pot (do not boil).
- 7. Add seitan, cover, and simmer gently for 45–60 minutes, turning occasionally.
- 8. Remove from broth and let cool before slicing or using in recipes.
Notes
- Do not boil seitan or it can become spongy.
- Seitan firms up more as it cools and can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: seitan recipe, homemade seitan, vital wheat gluten recipe