Basic Seitan - Wheat Meat (Vegan Meat Substitute)

Seitan is filling and oh so versatile. Transform any meaty dish into a vegan-friendly meal using this vegan meat substitute.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 304 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup vegetable broth
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
• ¼ cup tamari
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 cup vital wheat gluten
• ¼ cup liquid amino acid (such as Bragg®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, 1/2 cup vegetable broth, liquid amino acid, olive oil, and garlic in a bowl until ingredients come together into a ball. Knead ball until dough has a rubbery texture. Divide dough into 3 equal pieces and shape into 1/2-inch thick patties.

Step 2

Bring 4 cups vegetable broth, water, and tamari to a boil in a large pot. Carefully place patties into boiling broth; cover pot and return to a boil. Set lid slightly askew to vent steam and reduce heat to low. Continue simmering patties until firm, turning patties occasionally, about 1 hour. Remove pot from heat and set lid aside. Allow patties to cool in broth for 15 minutes before serving.